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West, Mark I. – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1998
Discusses Thomas Bailey Aldrich's "The Story of a Bad Boy" (written in 1868), one of the first children's books in the United States to introduce realism to children's literature. Describes the book's appealing qualities, and Aldrich's life and career. Lists classic elements of the book, and suggests six activities for stimulating…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education
