Reading History in Children's Books

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.

Author: Catherine Butler,Hallie O'Donovan
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 01/01/2012
Pages: 207
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d
ISBN: 9781349325870

About the Author
Author Catherine Butler: Catherine Butler is Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of the West of England, UK.