Presenting Phyllis Reynolds Naylor / Lois Thomas Stover.

Author/creator Stover, Lois T.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Twayne Publishers ; London : Prentice Hall International, ©1997.
Descriptionxv, 187 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Spine title Presenting Phyllis Naylor
SeriesTwayne's young adult authors series
Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 676
Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 676.
Twayne's young adult authors series.
Contents On becoming and staying a writer -- On surviving the middle years, or Naylor in-between and the "Alice" books -- On surviving one's family: the "York trilogy," The Solomon system, The keeper, and Crazy love -- Becoming an individual within the family context: To shake a shadow, A string of chances, The year of the gopher, Send no blessings, and Ice -- Defining the self in the world at large: When rivers meet, Making it happen, No easy circle, Walking through the dark, Night cry, The dark of the tunnel, and Unexpected pleasures -- On writing for children and adults, or Naylor diversified: picture books, the "Witch" books, books for elementary and adult readers -- On censorship, connecting with her readers, and being a writer.
Abstract Examines the major works of the author of the Newbery Award-winning "Shiloh," provides biographical background, and discusses some of the efforts to censor her work.
Local noteLittle-299063--305131005161Q
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 177-182) and index.
LCCN 96036022
ISBN0805778055 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PS3564.A9 Z87 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold