From the best-selling author of The Tall Man and The Arsonist, a personal tale about death, life and the enchantment of stories. With illustrations by Anna Walker. Let me tell you a story... When Chloe Hooper's partner is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive illness, she has to find a way to tell their two young sons. By instinct, she turns to the bookshelf. Can the news be broken as a bedtime tale? Is there a perfect book to prepare children for loss? Hooper embarks on a quest to find what practical lessons children's literature-with its innocent orphans and evil adults, magic, monsters and anthropomorphic animals-can teach about grief and resilience in real life. As she discovers, 'the right words are an incantation, a spell of hope for the future.' From the Brothers Grimm to Frances Hodgson Burnett and Tolkien and Dahl-all of whom suffered childhood bereavements-she follows the breadcrumbs of the world's favourite authors, searching for the deep wisdom in their books and lives. Both memoir and manual, Bedtime Story is stunningly illustrated by the New York Times award-winning Anna Walker. In an age of worldwide uncertainty, here is a profound and moving exploration of the dark and light of storytelling. 'Exquisitely beautiful. This book is an act of love.' Anna Funder, author of All That I Am and Stasiland 'Chloe Hooper has a formidable talent to take complex stories and ideas and truths, and to distil them into a language of direct and powerful beauty. This is a story of grief and of patience, of hope and acceptance. It is also a reminder of the solace that books give us, and of how the imaginary worlds we dive into as children remain with is for all our lives, of how they guide us into adulthood and maturity. There is a quiet courage and strength in this book. It is both gentle and uncompromising, a love letter to family and to literature that is bracingly unsentimental. I was profoundly moved, and profoundly grateful.' Christos Tsiolkas, author of The Slap and Damascus

Der Band versammelt Perspektiven der aktuellen Lesebuchforschung in der Deutschdidaktik. Dabei geht es sowohl um die historische und vergleichende Lesebuchforschung wie auch um die Nutzung und Analyse von Lehrwerken im kompetenzorientierten Deutschunterricht. Im Ruckblick auf Lesebucher des 19. und der ersten Halfte des 20. Jahrhunderts wird vor allem deren Funktion als Sozialisationsinstrument deutlich, wobei vergleichende Analysen mit gegenwartigen Lehrwerken Einblicke in die Funktion von Textauswahl, Design und Aufgabenformulierungen zulassen, u.a. mit Analysen des Lesebuch der NS-Zeit und der 1950er Jahre, mit Langs- und Querschnitten zur interkulturellen Dimension von Lesebuchern und zur Lyrik im Lesebuch, mit Erhebungen zum Gebrauch von Lesebuchern durch Lehrkrafte oder mit Ausblicken in die digitale Lernumgebung der Zukunft.

'We pretended we had each a large island inhabited by people 6 miles high.' In their collaborative early writings the Brontes created and peopled the most extraordinary fantasy worlds, whose geography and history they elaborated in numerous stories, poems, and plays. Together they invented characters based on heroes and writers such as Wellington, Napoleon, Scott, and Byron, whose feuds, alliances, and love affairs weave an intricate web of social and political intrigue in imaginary colonial lands in Africa and the Pacific Ocean. The writings of Glass Town, Angria, and Gondal are youthful experiments in imitation and parody, wild romance and realistic recording; they demonstrate the playful literary world that provided a 'myth kitty' for their early - and later - work. In this generous selection the writings of Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell are presented together for the first time. The Introduction explores the rich imaginative lives of the Brontes, and the tension between their maturing authorship and creative freedom. The edition also includes Charlotte Bronte's Roe Head Journal, and Emily and Anne's Diary Papers, important autobiographical sources. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Die sechzehnte Folge des Jahrbuchs wird eingeleitet mit einem Berichtsteil, der neben Informationen uber Ausstellungsaktivitaten im Bereich der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur die Eroeffnungsansprachen von Claire Bradford und Klaus Doderer zum 19. Kongress der International Research Society for Children's Literature (IRSCL) 2009 in Frankfurt am Main mit dem Thema "Children's Literature and Cultural Diversity in the Past and the Present" bietet. Die drei letzten Studien des Beitragsteils bilden einen thematischen Schwerpunkt zur Fantasy-Literatur - ein weiterer Beleg fur die fortdauernde Beschaftigung mit diesem Genre, das sich im letzten Jahrzehnt zur Leitgattung der erzahlenden Kinder- und Jugendliteratur entwickelt hat. Die internationale Orientierung des Jahrbuchs wird in dieser Folge mit Beitragen eines indischen und eines agyptischen Literaturwissenschaftlers fortgefuhrt.

Some of the most innovative and spell-binding literature has been written for young people, but only recently has academic study embraced its range and complexity. This Companion offers a state-of-the-subject survey of English-language children's literature from the seventeenth century to the present. With discussions ranging from eighteenth-century moral tales to modern fantasies by J. K. Rowling and Philip Pullman, the Companion illuminates acknowledged classics and many more neglected works. Its unique structure means that equal consideration can be given to both texts and contexts. Some chapters analyse key themes and major genres, including humour, poetry, school stories, and picture books. Others explore the sociological dimensions of children's literature and the impact of publishing practices. Written by leading scholars from around the world, this Companion will be essential reading for all students and scholars of children's literature, offering original readings and new research that reflects the latest developments in the field.

Some of the most innovative and spell-binding literature has been written for young people, but only recently has academic study embraced its range and complexity. This Companion offers a state-of-the-subject survey of English-language children's literature from the seventeenth century to the present. With discussions ranging from eighteenth-century moral tales to modern fantasies by J. K. Rowling and Philip Pullman, the Companion illuminates acknowledged classics and many more neglected works. Its unique structure means that equal consideration can be given to both texts and contexts. Some chapters analyse key themes and major genres, including humour, poetry, school stories, and picture books. Others explore the sociological dimensions of children's literature and the impact of publishing practices. Written by leading scholars from around the world, this Companion will be essential reading for all students and scholars of children's literature, offering original readings and new research that reflects the latest developments in the field.

Die insgesamt 16 Beitrage dieses Bandes werfen ein neues Licht auf Astrid Lindgrens kinderliterarisches Werk, indem sie einerseits den Blick auf die internationale Rezeption lenken, andererseits interkulturelle Aspekte fokussieren. Die drei ersten Artikel befassen sich mit Lindgrens Werk aus einer skandinavischen Perspektive und stellen den Einfluss der Romantik und des Modernismus auf Lindgrens Kinderromane heraus. Im zweiten Teil finden sich Untersuchungen zur Rezeption und UEbersetzung von Lindgrens Werken in Estland, Frankreich, Kroatien, Sudafrika, der DDR und den USA. Ein dritter Teil vervollstandigt die internationale Perspektive und untersucht sowohl die fremdkulturelle Wahrnehmung in Lindgrens Fotobilderbuchern als auch die interkulturelle Rezeption der klassischen Kinderbuchautoren Annie M.G. Schmidt und Gianni Rodari, die in den Niederlanden bzw. der DDR eine vergleichbare Rolle gespielt haben wie Lindgren in der BRD. Abschliessend werden die Bedeutung Lindgrens fur die Literaturpadagogik und aktuelle fachdidaktische Diskurse in Deutschland diskutiert.

Ein Abgleich des Bildes vom Ritter und Rittertum (1000-1200) zwischen historischer Fachwissenschaft und den historisierenden Comics Prinz Eisenherz und Die Turme von Bois-Maury ist das Thema dieses Buches, in dem auch unter komparatistischen Fragestellungen herausgearbeitet wird, wie sich das Bild vom Rittertum in Wissenschaft und "Massenzeichenware" unterscheidet. Die Darstellung der ritterlichen Welt sowie der literarischen und historischen Hintergrunde wird anhand exemplarischer Motive naher beleuchtet. Handelt es sich bei diesen Comics um Mittelalterfiktionen oder helfen Sie dem Leser, das Mittelalter und die Denk- und Handlungsweisen der Menschen damals besser zu verstehen?

Diese Gesamtdarstellung ist als eine wechselseitige Erhellung wichtiger Funktionen und Implikationen der Gattung Marchen konzipiert. Sie stellt namlich die Verwendung von Marchen bzw. Marchenfoermigkeit als Narrativ im literarischen Werk zweier sehr unterschiedlicher Autoren nebeneinander, um sie im Lichte eines vergleichenden interkulturellen Bezuges auf die Intention politischer Wirkung hin zu profilieren. Dabei wird mit dem Konzept der Satire bzw. Parodie im marchenhaften Gewand gearbeitet.

Every one of us has experienced harassment in one form or another, either as a target, as a witness, or as the bully, and we all carry hidden bruises. This guide addresses the often invisible problem of bullying in the halls, offices, and classrooms of schools and will assist educators to know what to look for and what to do when they see a child being harassed. Forty four fiction books with bullying as the major theme are reviewed and discussed. They have been selected based on grade level with chapters organized in four sections: kindergarten through third grade, intermediate readers (grades 4-6), middle school readers, and more sophisticated titles for high school students. Each chapter begins with an introduction that describes the harassment most seen in each grade levels. For each title, there is an in-depth summary, activities, and quotes from the book for students to discuss. The final section provides resources for teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, and parents. A necessary tool for teachers, staff, and educators, as well as parents.

The Cambridge Guide to Children's Books is an alphabetized reference work providing a critical and appreciative overview of children's books written in English worldwide. It is not a guide to "children's literature" but has a wider task--to include any author, or illustrator, or work, believed by the editors to have made a significant impact on young readers, or to have in some way influenced the development of children's books. In addition to the long-established traditions of children's writing from Great Britain and the USA, the Guide covers the increasing range of successful children's books produced in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, West Africa, and India; and the exciting renaissance in children's books currently taking place in Ireland and South Africa. Reflecting the developing scholarly appreciation for the history of children's books, The Guide gives due weight to children's books from pre-Norman times, and acknowledges recent developments in publishing practices and in children's own reading. Victor Watson is Assistant Director of Research, Homerton College, University of Cambridge. He has edited several volumes about children's literature, including Opening the Nursery Door (Routledge, 1997) and Where Texts and Children Meet (Routledge, 2000).

Kim Reynolds, Jane Rosen, and Michael Rosen present a new anthology of radical writings for children from the first half of the twentieth century. In the years 1900 to 1960, large sections of the British population embraced a spectrum of left-wing positions with a view to maintaining peace and creating a more just, less class riven, more planned, and more enjoyable society for all. Children's books and periodicals were a central part of radical activity since the young were expected not just to inherit but also to help make this new society, and reading was regarded as the most direct way of helping them acquire the skills for this task. From alphabets through picture books, periodicals, information books, plays, song-books, pamphlets, and novels, many works of children's literature leaned left, but with the possible exception of references to Geoffrey Trease's Bows Against the Barons (1934), a Marxist retelling of the Robin Hood story, it is almost impossible to realise this from standard accounts of this period. This anthology contains a wide selection of the kinds of materials that left-wing and progressive parents would have wanted their children to read and which children understood as part of their initiation into a politically radical class.