Graham Salisbury

Island Boy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2005

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Graham Salisbury, winner of the Scott O'Dell and Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, grew up in Hawaii during the 1950's, and the lion's share of his fiction is set there. He writes about boys of all races trying to carve an identity for themselves and struggling to make moral decisions as they grow into manhood.The first section of this book chronicles the labyrinthine path of Salisbury's life and career: from barefoot island boy to college dropout, from bubblegum pop musician to schoolteacher, and from real estate manager to young adult author. The book then offers a critical context for Salisbury's work, discussing his novels in terms of plot and style: analyzing literary themes and examining critical responses to his work. Salisbury's use of archetypes and the coming of age stories that dominate his work are explored in depth. Fans are also treated to a peek at some of Salisbury's future projects.Librarians, teachers, and teen readers will find this critical biography to be a useful resource for the library, classroom, and reference bookshelf.

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Utgivningsdatum2005-06-22
Mått171 x 223 x 18 mm
Vikt277 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieStudies in Young Adult Literature
Antal sidor136
FörlagScarecrow Press
ISBN9780810853386

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Part 1 AcknowledgmentsPart 2 Preface: AlohaPart 3 ChronologyPart 4 Introduction: The IslandsChapter 5 1. Island Boy: The Life and Career of Graham SalisburyChapter 6 2. Hai Moolelo: Blue Skin of the Sea and Island BoyzChapter 7 3. Makuakane and Keiki Kane: Lord of the DeepChapter 8 4. Ohana and Kanaka e: Shark Bait and Jungle DogsChapter 9 5. Mana olana: Under the Blood-Red Sun and Eyes of the EmperorChapter 10 6. One Hero: The Monomyth in the Novels of Graham SalisburyPart 11 Conclusion: Aloha AgainPart 12 Selected BibliographyPart 13 IndexPart 14 About the Author

Part of the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series, Gill's critical analysis of Salisbury's work is a satisfying and absorbing read....Gill's writing is clear, devoid of jargon and educational obfuscation. What comes across most clearly is a heartfelt appreciation for the talent Salisbury demonstrates in his novels. Teachers, librarians, and students will all find this volume useful as well as interesting to read.