Coming of Age: Literature about Youth and Adolescence

by Bruce Emra

Book Overview

Coming of Age: Fiction About Youth and Adolescence is the best selling anthology of adolescent-focused literature. Classic and contemporary fiction selections by well-known and lesser-known authors... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0844203610
• ISBN13: 9780844203614
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Glencoe
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Great for Alternative Education settings

This book is a wonderful anthology of short stories that connect well to any student, including those labeled "at-risk." I use these books in grades 6-10 because the assignments can be easily modified and the questions at the end of each of the stories are higher order. Students can relate to the characters and situations. "Teenage Wasteland" is great for the older students, while the story "Eleven" makes my middle schoolers evaluate their actions. My favorite story is "The Scarlet Ibis," as it is a wonderful say to teach symbolism and consequences. I recommend this collection for any teacher who wants students to think in more complex ways and accelerate reading skills.