Intent upon Reading: A Critical Appraisal of Modern Fiction for Children

Brockhampton Press, London, 1972. Reprint. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. foreword by author, index -- titles, authors and illustrators. The text is illustrated with numerous examples of illustrations used to decorate children's books. Orange coloured boards with black writing on the spine. Illustrated dust wrapper showing, a small girl sitting at a desk reading, with a white and orange background and black and white writing on the front panel and black on the spine. A revised edition of a classic work first published in 1961 on children's books. " Intent upon Reading is a fascinating book to read. It is also a vital work of reference for anyone interested in children and their reading. Mrs Fisher discusses every kind of fiction for Children, and there's no book mentioned, either in the text or the valuable reading lists at the end of every chapter that she has not read herself, and in many cases re-read." -- from the front fold over blurb. A little bumping to the head and to the heel of the spine. Browning, foxing and staining to the top paper edge and browning to the other paper edges. Previous owner's name to the top edge of the free front endpaper. Some age toning to the internal pages. Rubbing to the corners of the dust wrapper and to the dust wrapper edges. The dust wrapper has buckled and there are a few stains to the front and back dust wrapper panels. The spine has faded. Clipping of the dust wrapper, front or over, lower right-hand corner. fifth Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 416 pages. We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Essays & Literary Criticism; Children's Books; Books on Books. ISBN: 0340035102. ISBN/EAN: 9780340035108. Inventory No: 0104698. . 9780340035108