It Happens: A Guide to Contemporary Realistic Fiction for the YA Reader

Jensen, Kelly

ISBN 10: 1617510319 / ISBN 13: 9781617510311

Published by Voya Press, 2014

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Seller Inventory # BSM.173CQ

Bibliographic Details

• Title: It Happens: A Guide to Contemporary Realistic Fiction for the YA Reader
• Publisher: Voya Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617510319
• ISBN 13: 9781617510311
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

It Happens is a complete guide to match a teen reader with the right book. Part I provides tools to understand YA literature, genres, how to find books, and awards. Part II explores titles in ten subgenres of realistic fiction, complete with plot description, list of appeal factors, and suggested read alikes for each title. Part III provides conversation starters on tough real topics that will challenge readers.

About the Author

Kelly Jensen is a former librarian-turned-editor for "Book Riot" and "Stacked." She s the author of" It Happens: A Guide to Contemporary Realistic Fiction for the YA Reader. "She loves black licorice and debating genre. Follow her on Twitter: @veronikellymars.