Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1859-1959: Books of Recognized Merit

by Agnes Regan Perkins and Alethea K. Helbig

Helbig and Perkins offer in one comprehensive volume information about fiction of recognized distinction written for children: entries give biographical data on authors, detailed plot summaries, information about outstanding characters, memorable settings, significant motifs. The authors, both respected critics and university teachers of literature, have certainly performed a service to students of children's literature in compiling all the data...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313225907
• ISBN13: 9780313225901
• Release Date: December 1985
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 666 Pages
• Weight: 2.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"