Wednesday's Children.

Paterson, Katherine

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ERIC Number: EJ332985

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Wednesday's Children.

Paterson, Katherine

Horn Book Magazine, v62 n3 p287-94 May-Jun 1986

The author of "Jacob Have I Loved" and "Come Sing, Jimmy Jo" describes the characters in books she has written who are like "Wednesday's children"--full of woe. Discusses dealing with tragedy in children's books. (EL)

Descriptors: Authors, Characterization, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Early Experience, Emotional Response, Literature Appreciation, Reader Response, Reading Interests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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