The readers' advisory guide to historical fiction / Jennifer S. Baker.
Historical fiction is usually described by time, place, individual name, or topic. But many historical subgenres are co-opted into genres such as mystery, romance, and science fiction. Baker helps librarians focus on the aspects of historical fiction that draw readers in, and shows how to identify t...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago :
ALA Editions, An imprint of the American Library Association,
2015.
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| Series: | ALA readers' advisory series.
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| Summary: | Historical fiction is usually described by time, place, individual name, or topic. But many historical subgenres are co-opted into genres such as mystery, romance, and science fiction. Baker helps librarians focus on the aspects of historical fiction that draw readers in, and shows how to identify them quickly enough to make educated suggestions. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 335 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-294) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780838911655 083891165X |