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ERIC Number: EJ619556
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
What's Good about the Best?
Hipple, Ted; Maupin, Amy B.
English Journal, v90 n3 p40-42 Jan 2001
Discusses three award-winning novels for young adults that are very popular with school teachers: "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, "Out of the Dust" by Karen Hesse, and "Holes" by Louis Sachar. Examines the quality of plots, characters, and themes but also considers the artistry in details and emotional impact. Offers suggestions for teaching these novels in the classroom. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Class Activities, English Instruction, Language Arts, Literature Appreciation, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Giver (The)