Encountering Enchantment: A Guide to Speculative Fiction for Teens
No. of pages 352
Published: 2006
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This book is part of a book series called Genreflecting Advisory .
There are 352 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2006 by ABC-CLIO .
Susan Fichtelberg , a youth librarian for the Woodbridge Public Library in New Jersey for 19 years, is an avid fantasy fan and presents on this topic at national and regional conferences.
This book is in the following series:
"This useful guide should be in every YA collection. It encompasses 13 genres and subgenres included in the term speculative fiction and focuses on in-print titles published in the last 15 years. Each subgenre is clearly defined, and most of the 1400 titles are accompanied by a brief synopsis. Awards for each title are noted. At the end of each section, the author lists exemplary titles. The volume is well indexed, providing access by author, title, subject, and award. A bibliography and webliography point to additional resources. Other features include programming ideas, best titles for book clubs, and those available in A/V formats. Two useful reproducible lists are included: Girl Power and Fine Fantasy for Harry Potter Fans. The author interview in each subgenre is a welcome addition." - AEP
"This new addition to the Genreflecting Advisory Series is the first readers advisory guide devoted to speculative fiction for teens (grades 6-12). Most of the book deals with fantasy, which reflects the current publishing environment....One of the books greatest strengths is the amount of information for each item. Each citation contains the ISBN, additional formats (e.g. audio), awards won, and the age range that is recommended. Annotations are provided for all single titles. Series entries contain a group annotation. Fichtelberg uses the same age ranges: middle school (grades 6-8), junior high (grades 7-9), and senior high (grades 10-12) as Teen Genreflecting. Some adult books are included (and identified with an A) even if they have sexually explicit or violent content....Public, middle and junior high-school, and high-school libraries will find Encountering Enchantment a very useful addition to their reference collections." - Booklist/RA Corner
"Using professional sources and her knowledge of teen reading interests, Fichtelberg selects approximately 1,400 titles from as many different subgenres as possible written for an audience of grades 6-12....Indexes are provided for author, title, subject and award-winning books in this highly useful, well-organized aid for collection development for all libraries with teen collections." - VOYA
"A children's librarian for 19 years and herself a long-term fan of fantasy fiction, Fichtelberg guides readers and librarians through the realms of imagination revealed in works of fantasy, science fiction, and horror that are suitable for grades six through 12. Her topical sections include epic fantasy, the faerie realm, fantasy romance, time travel, and paranormal and horror. A section also looks at graphic novels. Books are cited in all editions, and the plot is summarized. Appendices suggest how to use the fiction in various types of programs." - Reference & Research Book News
"Offers annotations of over 1400 titles aimed at readers in grades six through twelve. Eleven of fourteen chapters focus on fantasy titles, with additional chapters on science fiction, horror, and graphic novels." - Reference & User Services Quarterly
