The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters
The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters

Author: Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 1317044266

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From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.

Goblins
Goblins

Author: Stephen Currie

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1601523602

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A mainstay of folklore and common even in modern literature, goblins vary in temperament and in their attitudes toward other beings. In some stories they are angry and malevolent; in others they are more of an annoyance, disturbing humans in their daily lives as often and as spectacularly as possible. In either case, goblins have long held a place in human stories and imagination.

Ebony Jr.
Ebony Jr.

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1985-10

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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Created by the publishers of EBONY. During its years of publishing it was the largest ever children-focused publication for African Americans.

The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature

Author: Bernice E. Cullinan

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 930

ISBN-13: 9780826417787

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Provides articles covering children's literature from around the world as well as biographical and critical reviews of authors including Avi, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, and Anno Mitsumasa.

Children's Books and Their Creators
Children's Books and Their Creators

Author: Anita Silvey

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 862

ISBN-13: 9780395653807

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Unique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this timely, single-volume reference covers the books our children are--or should be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Enriched with dozens of color illustrations and the voices of authors and illustrators themselves, it is a cornucopia of delight. 23 color, 153 b&w illustrations.

The Best in Children's Books
The Best in Children's Books

Author: University of Chicago. Center for Children's Books

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 1986-08

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13: 9780226780603

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Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984. This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.