M.E. Kerr (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781404204652)

Kerr started her career in the 1970s, during the heyday of the young adult realistic problem novel. Best known for tackling difficult and relevant themes such as prejudice, divorce, death, and sexuality, she won the distinguished Margaret A. Edwards Award in 1993 and the ALAN Award for Significant Contribution to Adolescent Literature in 2000. This biography is a well-researched look at the life and work of a favorite young adult author, whose writings include the popular Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack. It features a biographical timeline, list of titles published, a discussion of the writing process, and an interview with the author.

Author: Albert Spring
ISBN-10: 1404204652
ISBN-13: 9781404204652
Publisher: Rosen Central
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2005
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 8.12h x 6.38w x 0.51d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.4
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 100504 / M.E. Kerr


Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2006 pg. 516 - Recommended - Better Than Most