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Bloody Murder

- The Homicide Tradition in Children's Literature

About Bloody Murder

Given the long-standing belief that children ought to be shielded from disturbing life events, it is surprising to see how many stories for kids involve killing. This title offers a study of this pervasive theme of murder in children's literature. It adds to the body of inquiry into America's ongoing fascination with violent crime.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781421408408
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 280
  • Published:
  • April 25, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 162x237x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 518 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 26, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Bloody Murder

Given the long-standing belief that children ought to be shielded from disturbing life events, it is surprising to see how many stories for kids involve killing. This title offers a study of this pervasive theme of murder in children's literature. It adds to the body of inquiry into America's ongoing fascination with violent crime.

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