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Harold D. Underdown

Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A great article concerning writing children's literature, especially in the area of fantasy or science fiction. The author provides information concerning how to develop characters, creating literary elements, and discusses some pitfalls...
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Book Page: Yolen Interview

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource is an article about author Jane Yolen. It gives a little biographical information, pictures of book covers, and great quotes from the author.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Fredric Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a biography of the writer Fredric Brown. Included towards the end of the article is a list of his books. Good overall and very factual.
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Database of Award Winning Children's Literature

For Students 4th - 9th
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "In the Days of the Comet" by h.g. Wells

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the book . (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Kenneth Oppel Website

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this site to explore information about the author of the "Silverwing Saga" and about his other books. There is a section on him, his books, news, and a gallery.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jules Verne Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What books did Jules Verne write? Find the answer to this question when you visit this informative website featuring lesson plans for "20,000 Leagues under the Sea," and more.
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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a good biography of the author. Click on the book title for a complete copy of the book.
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El Education: Floura Casuella

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A 5th/6th grade student in Shutesbury, Massachusetts created this character file as part of a Learning expedition on local scientists. Students were engaged in a survey-style study of all of the fields that are considered the hard...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Venus

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the science fiction story "Venus" by Maurice Baring.