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Boys and Girls Forever gathers fourteen essays that explore both classic and contemporary works of children's literature. The author investigates the biographies of prominent writers, proposing that the best authors for children maintain an essential childhood perspective even while writing as adults. Through close textual analysis and historical context, each essay offers insight into how these writers balance innocence and experience to create enduring stories for young readers.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Alison Lurie
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