Presenting Phyllis Reynolds Naylor / Lois Thomas Stover.
| Author/creator | Stover, Lois T. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Twayne Publishers ; London : Prentice Hall International, ©1997. |
| Description | xv, 187 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Phyllis Reynolds Naylor |
| Spine title | Presenting Phyllis Naylor |
| Series | Twayne'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 note | Little-299063--305131005161Q |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-182) and index. |
| LCCN | 96036022 |
| ISBN | 0805778055 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS3564.A9 Z87 1997 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |