This spectacular final volume of T. A. Barron's bestselling trilogy combines gripping adventure with profound ideas about the powerful connections between humanity and the world.

Genre: Young Adult

In this jaw-dropping sequel to the mega-hit Merlin's Dragon, T. A. Barron sends Merlin, Rhia, and Basil, the greatest dragon ever, on a mission across Avalon to root out this new enemy. But sacrifices will be made, relationships will be tested, and precious lives will be lost.

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Merlin 01 - The Lost Years (1996)

A young boy who has no identity nor memory of his past washes ashore on the coast of Wales and finds his true name after a series of fantastic adventures.

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Variety in Written English - Texts in Society-Societies in Text

Combining insights from a variety of written genres including Hallidayan functional linguistics and relevance theory, Tony Bex demonstrates how written texts operate within society to convey meaning.
Variety in Written Discourse examines a wide range of written genres from advertisements and letters to poetry and literature. Providing an accessible and comprehensive survey of genre theory, the Bex also proposes a challenging new way of analyzing genre which emphasizes communicative function. The book includes numerous exercises and annotated bibliographies.

 

Value-Packed Booktalks - Genre Talks and More for Teen Readers

With its focus on current, popular titles, Value-Packed Booktalks - Genre Talks and More for Teen Readers is a flexible tool for all educators—from Young Adult (YA) librarians and readers' advisors at public libraries to school librarians and teachers. Booktalks are provided for young adult literature published between 2006 and 2010, organized by values addressed in specific genres. Examples of discussions show how these booktalks can help teens define what is personally important to them and why.