Reviews for Building Reading Confidence in Adolescents: Key Elements That Enhance Proficiency

The average rating for Building Reading Confidence in Adolescents: Key Elements That Enhance Proficiency based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-01-22 00:00:00 Dave Thorpe McElmeel, S. L. (2000). 100 most popular picture book authors and illustrators: biographical sketches and bibliographies. United States of America: Libraries Unlimited. Professional Review: Greengrass, L. C. (2000). 100 most popular picture book authors and illustrators (Book Review) (Undetermined). School Library Journal, 46(11), 94. Reference Type: Bibliographic Reference Call Number: 810.9\9282\03B; 810; 810.3 Content Scope: This reference is recommended for grades 6 and up and provides biographies of the best-known authors and illustrators of books for children. The entries were chosen by survey completed by 3000 teachers and students. Accuracy Authority Biased: The author is a former library media specialist and now an educational consultant. Arrangement and Presentation: A table of contents and genre index are included The entries are arranged alphabetically and each is concluded with a bibliography or webliography with black and white photographs. The entries are about 4 to 8 pages long with a "Books and Notes" section. Relation to Similar Works: The library has no other bibliographic references regarding children's literature in the collection. Timelessness and Permanence: This book was published in 2000 and therefore the trends in popular books may have changed. Accessibility/ Diversity: The entries are balanced between gender and ethnicity. When choosing the entries the author reported to attempt to reflect the diversity of children's literature and current trends. Cost: $68 each

Review # 2 was written on 2016-10-29 00:00:00 Crystal Cline This book takes a tired and critical view of the author, mentioning how Dostoevsky has increasingly deranged characters. I'm reminded of a dialogue in lowbrow film 'The Transporter 3' where Statham's character notes how Russians are so often prone to being dark and depressing. The depiction of this author seemingly plays to this stereotype.