Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen, a three-time Newbery Honor winner, has written over 175 books for young adults and adults for over 20 years. His stories of adventure and survival are beloved by readers, teachers, librarians and critics. This volume examines a sample of the most widely-known and widely-studied books by Paulsen. A biographical chapter demonstrates how Paulsen's life experiences, notably the Iditarod, have influenced his writing. Each book is analyzed for plot, characterization, setting, and themes, written at a level that is accessible for young readers, yet providing in-depth information for older readers.
Bio
James Blasingame is a professor in the Department of English at Arizona State University.
Praise for this book
The series' purpose is to provide supplementary materials for young readers wishing to learn about the authors' lives and understand their favorite books better, as well as to emphasize how special and enriching reading and literary study can be for young, eager readers.
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