| Description |
xv, 187 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Twayne's United States authors series ;
TUSAS 676. Young adult authors
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Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 676.
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Twayne's United States authors series. Young adult authors.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-182) and index. |
| Summary |
Examines the major works of the author of the Newbery Award-winning "Shiloh," provides biographical background, and discusses some of the efforts to censor her work. |
| Contents |
On becoming and staying a writer -- On surviving the middle years, or Naylor in-between and the "Alice" books -- On surviving one's family: the "York trilogy," The Solomon system, The keeper, and Crazy love -- Becoming an individual within the family context: To shake a shadow, A string of chances, The year of the gopher, Send no blessings, and Ice -- Defining the self in the world at large: When rivers meet, Making it happen, No easy circle, Walking through the dark, Night cry, The dark of the tunnel, and Unexpected pleasures -- On writing for children and adults, or Naylor diversified: picture books, the "Witch" books, books for elementary and adult readers -- On censorship, connecting with her readers, and being a writer. |
| Subject |
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Young adult fiction, American -- History and criticism.
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Young adult fiction, American. |
| Added Title |
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor |
| Spine Title |
Presenting Phyllis Naylor |
| ISBN |
0805778055 alkaline paper |
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