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for the March/April 2007 Horn Book Magazine

In our March/April issue, Barbara Bader chronicles the achievements and broad appeal of prolific authors Patricia and Fredrick McKissack. A sample of reviews from over the years illustrates their impressive range and significant contributions. Meanwhile, Jonathan Hunt shines a light on young adult literary fiction and examines the concept of crossover titles. See how past Horn Book contributors have scrutinized the elusive Young Adult Novel.

A McKissack Sampler

Abby Takes a Stand
Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American Whalers
Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters
The Dark Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Goin' Someplace Special
Ma Dear's Aprons
Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters
Precious and the Boo Hag
Red-Tail Angels: The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II
Run Away Home
Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?
Tippy Lemmey

The Hunt for Young Adult

Holden at Sixteen by Bruce Brooks (May/June 2004)
Catching up with Holden Caufield.

Tigers and Poodles and Birds, Oh My! by Tim Wynne-Jones (May/June 2004)
The curious publishing story of three crossover novels.

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