Appalachian Literature for Young Adults: The Contributions of Rebecca Caudill.

Warner, Mary

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ERIC Number: EJ589260

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Appalachian Literature for Young Adults: The Contributions of Rebecca Caudill.

Warner, Mary

ALAN Review, v26 n3 p55-60 Spr 1999

Describes the life and work of Rebecca Caudill, an author of young adult and children's literature, and discusses how she captures major characteristics of Appalachian culture. Examines four young adult novels: (1) "Tree of Freedom"; (2) "The Far-Off Land"; (3) "Barrie and Daughter"; and (4) "Susan Cornish." Contains teaching guides and writing prompts. (SC)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Appreciation, Novels

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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