Reading Series Fiction: From Arthur Ransome to Gene Kemp by Victor Watson
Timely - importance of developing reading at key stages 2 & 3 has been highlighted
Provides an account of 'children's reading' rather than the usual critical history of 'children's literature'
Few guides available for teachers drawing attention to books children want to read at this stage
First book to examine the 'series' in children's literature; looks at well-known and largely forgotten authors, claiming place for series fiction in children's literature
Author well qualified - has spent many years as a tutor and writer specialising in children's literature