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      The Watkins Book of Urban Legends

      Gail de Vos

      A comprehensive and entertaining collection of urban legends from around the world, with a history and analysis of the origin of each tale, compiled by a leading authority in the…

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      What Happens Next?: Contemporary Urban Legends and Popular Culture

      Gail de Vos

      This fascinating book uncovers the history behind urban legends and explains how the contemporary iterations of familiar fictional tales provide a window into the modern concerns–and digital advancements–of our society…

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      Tales, Rumors, and Gossip: Exploring Contemporary Folk Literature in Grades 7-12

      Gail de Vos

      After a fascinating overview and discussion of contemporary legends (commonly referred to as modern urban legends and often told as true), de Vos examines them in their relationship to rumors…

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      Storytelling for Young Adults: A Guide to Tales for Teens, 2nd Edition

      Gail de Vos

      Hundreds of story suggestions are organized by theme within broad genre categories: Tales of the Fantastic, Tales of the Folk, Tales of Life, Tales of the Spirit, Tales of Laughter…

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      Stories from Songs: Ballads as Literary Fictions for Young Adults

      Gail de Vos

      Citing numerous critical interpretations and commentary, this book offers great insight into this genre of popular folk literature. After an introduction to the form and its place in history, the…

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      Thoughts for the Times on Groups and Masses

      A timely contribution in this era of authoritarianism, right-wing populist movements, identity formation, and political correctness.

      "In groups the most contradictory ideas can exist side by side and tolerate each…

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      Tales, Then and Now: More Folktales As Literary Fictions for Young Adults

      Anna E. Altmann,Gail de Vos

      Altmann and de Vos are back with more great ideas for exploring contemporary reworkings of classic folk and fairy tales that appeal to teen readers. Following the same format, each…

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      New Tales for Old: Folktales As Literary Fictions for Young Adults

      Anna E. Altmann,Gail de Vos,Anna E. Altman

      The timeless themes and versatility of folk tales have helped them survive and flourish over centuries, taking on myriad forms-short story, picture book, film, poem, and novel.

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