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Description

1. xxvii, 249 p. : ill.; 22 cm.

Summary

1. Examines the works of controversial author R.L. Stine and discusses why many people feel that his young adult books are too violent and horrifying for children.

Series statement

1. Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; 1

Uniform title

1. Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; 1.

Subject

1. Youth > Books and reading > United States > History > 20th century
2. Stine, R. L > Criticism and interpretation
3. Young adult fiction, American > History and criticism
4. Horror tales, American > History and criticism

Contents

1. Don't go in the attic: childhood, college, and early writing career -- Joke teller: humor books -- Plot twister: multiple storyline books -- Blind date: first thrill, blind date -- Thrills, chills, and spills: the appeal of horror -- Horror master: the fear street series -- Twice the thrill twice a year: fear street super chillers -- Thrillogies: fear street trilogies -- Off fear street: other ya novels and an adult novel -- Number one without a bullet: goosebumps -- Stine machine: writing process -- What's so scary about R.L. Stine?

Call number

1. JFD 99-6573

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Author

1. Jones, Patrick, 1961-

Title

1. What's so scary about R.L. Stine? / Patrick Jones.

Imprint

1. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 1998.

Series

1. Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; 1
2. Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; 1.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

LCCN

1. 98008374

ISBN

1. 0810834685 (alk. paper)

Research call number

1. JFD 99-6573