Part of the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series, Gill's critical analysis of Salisbury's work is a satisfying and absorbing read....Gill's writing is clear, devoid of jargon and educational obfuscation. What comes across most clearly is a heartfelt appreciation for the talent Salisbury demonstrates in his novels. Teachers, librarians, and students will all find this volume useful as well ... Read moreas interesting to read.
VOYA
This is an exceptionally well-researched book. Teachers will find good excerpts to use with their students, helping them to gain a more thorough comprehension of Salisbury's talent.
School Library Journal, 12/1/2005
Good analysis of Salisbury's works. Gives chronology of his life; breaks down the stories, reviews critical responses to the works and discusses themes and characters analysis. It is easy to read and understand and it comes with a complete bibliography for further referencing. Highly Recommended.
Marilyn Sprague, Flower Mound HS Gill (English education, University of North Carolina) chronicles the life and career of Graham Salisbury, who has written seven children's books since 1991 set in his native Hawaii. He also analyzes the characters in each book, summarizes the plots, and compares the protagonists and themes that reappear throughout the stories. Show Less