NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ367298
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
Multiple-Storyline Books for Young Adults: Why?
Copeland, Jeffrey S.
English Journal, v76 n8 p52-54 Dec 1987
Claims multiple-storyline books will continue to grow in popularity because the reader (1) is the major protagonist; (2) can make plot decisions and become the writer; (3) can choose exciting action; and (4) finds material readily available. (NH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Library Material Selection, Literary Devices, Literature Appreciation, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Habits, Reading Interests, Reading Material Selection, Recreational Reading, Secondary Education, Supplementary Reading Materials
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Book Selection Aids; Plot (Fiction)