nPresented with the right plays, children are the most honest and appreciative of audiences. This anthology, compiled by an authority on childrens theatre, collects new and overlooked scripts that represent the best of modern playwriting for children. From works adapted from classic childrens stories to original contemporary scripts, each play inspires the imagination as it entertains. n nWith complete scripts for twenty plays plus a biographical sketch of each playwright, Theatre for Young Audiences is invaluable for anyone involved in childrens theatre, from community theatre groups to teachers and students of dramatic literature. n nPlays included in this book: n nCharlottes Web ... Joseph Robinette nThe Arkansas Bear ... Aurand Harris nReally Rosie ... Maurice Sendak nThe Secret Garden ... Pam Sterling nWiley and the Hairy Man ... Suzan Zeder nAccording to Coyote ... John Kauffman nThe Mischief Makers ... Lowell Swortzell nThe Wise Men of Chelm ... Sandra F. Asher nCrow & Weasel ... Jim Leonard nThe Ice Wolf ... Joanna H. Kraus nHome on the Mornin Train ... Kim Hines nThe Falcon ... Greg Palmer nThe Man-Child ... Arnold Rabin nHush: An Interview with America ... James Still nBocon! ... Lisa Loomer nThe Crane Wife ... Barbara Carlisle nJungalbook ... Edward Mast nA Thousand Cranes ... Kathryn S. Miller nThe Yellow Boat ... David Saar nSelkie ... Laurie Brooks Gollobinn