Don't Tell the Grown-Ups

by Lurie, Alison

Don't Tell the Grown-Ups: Subversive Children's Literature is 16 essays by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alison Lurie that explore the world of children's literature, proving that the best-loved books tend to challenge adult values.

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