Reading History in Children's Books

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, British, Theory
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Author: Catherine Butler, Hallie O'Donovan ISBN: 9781137026033
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: July 17, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Catherine Butler, Hallie O'Donovan
ISBN: 9781137026033
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: July 17, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

This book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories. It also investigates the literary, ideological and philosophical challenges involved in writing about the past, especially for an audience whose knowledge of history is often limited.

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This book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories. It also investigates the literary, ideological and philosophical challenges involved in writing about the past, especially for an audience whose knowledge of history is often limited.

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