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Routledge Detective Fiction for Young Readers - Mystery Studies

Name: Routledge Detective Fiction for Young Readers - Mystery Studies
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Explore the evolution of mystery storytelling in Detective Fiction for Young Readers. Published by Routledge, this volume provides a detailed examination of contemporary mystery stories written specifically for children and young adults. The text looks at how the rules and expectations found in adult mystery fiction have moved into literature for younger audiences over the past several decades. This academic resource is organized into three distinct sections to provide a clear understanding of different literary styles. Readers can study the whodunit, the hardboiled, and the metaphysical styles of mystery fiction. The book analyzes how each specific style has been adapted to suit a younger demographic. By looking at representative novels, this text offers a deep look at the culture and conventions of children's mystery literature.

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Comprehensive examination of contemporary mystery stories written for children and young adult readers.

Detailed analysis of how adult mystery conventions and rules have influenced writing for younger audiences.

Structured into three clear sections covering the whodunit, hardboiled, and metaphysical mystery styles.

Explores the adaptation of various literary styles to meet the needs of a younger readership.

Includes analysis of representative novels to provide context for mystery fiction in children's literature.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1032740094
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Children's Literature Studies
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 September 2024
Listed Since: 07 March 2024

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