Gary Paulsen: A Companion to the Young Adult Literature

McFarland Companions to Young Adult Literature American novelist Gary Paulsen is best known for his young adult fiction, including bestsellers , , and . From his trenchant prose in and to the witty escapades of , Paulsen crafts stories with impressive range. The tender scenes in The Quilt and speak to his empathy for children, with characters who endure the same hardships that marred his own early life. This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. A-to-Z entries explore themes such as alcoholism, coming of age, slavery, survival, and war. A glossary defines terms unique to his work. Appendices provide related historical references, writing, art, and research topics.