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Graham Salisbury
David Macinnis Gill
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Description for Graham Salisbury
Hardback. This book offers a critical context for Salisbury's work, discussing his novels in terms of plot and style, analyzing literary themes, and examining critical responses to his work. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 171 x 18. Weight in Grams: 276.
Graham Salisbury, winner of the Scott O'Dell and Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, grew up in Hawaii during the 1950's, and the lion's share of his fiction is set there. He writes about boys of all races trying to carve an identity for themselves and struggling to make moral decisions as they grow into manhood. The first section of this book chronicles the labyrinthine path of Salisbury's life and career: from barefoot island boy to college dropout, from bubblegum pop musician to schoolteacher, and from real estate manager to young adult author. The book then offers a critical context for Salisbury's work, discussing his novels in terms of plot and style: analyzing literary themes and examining critical responses to his work. Salisbury's use of archetypes and the coming of age stories that dominate his work are explored in depth. Fans are also treated to a peek at some of Salisbury's future projects. Librarians, teachers, and teen readers will find this critical biography to be a useful resource for the library, classroom, and reference bookshelf.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Young Adult Literature
Number of Pages
136
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810853386
SKU
V9780810853386
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About David Macinnis Gill
David Gill is an associate professor of English education at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he specializes in young adult literature. He is the author of many short stories, essays, and other articles and has served on the Board of Directors of ALAN (Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE).
Reviews for Graham Salisbury
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 as 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.
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.