Margaret Mackey is Assistant Professor at the School of Library and Information Studies, and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Secondary Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Something for everyone...for laypeople, the book provides interesting approaches and illuminating criticism to aid in a deeper appreciation of a truly significant work of children's literature...literary critics will find the collection offers innovative criticism and invaluable historical background...for teachers, the collection provides insightful close readings, ideas for making connections between the book and other disciplines, and even examples of schoolchildren's reactions to the book.