Detective Characters in Children’s Books: A Literacy Perspective

The study was conducted to examine the characteristics of detective characters in children’s books and their potential impact on literacy development. A document analysis design was employed in the study. To ensure data diversity, 38 books authored by 26 different writers were selected for examinati...

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Published in:International journal of education and literacy studies 2024-01, Vol.12 (4), p.72
Main Author: Yasin, Mahmut Yakar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth
Childrens literature
Conflict resolution
Conflicts of interest
Content analysis
Crime fiction
Datasets
Literacy
Mysteries
Novels
Problem solving
Readers
Reading
Role models
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Summary:The study was conducted to examine the characteristics of detective characters in children’s books and their potential impact on literacy development. A document analysis design was employed in the study. To ensure data diversity, 38 books authored by 26 different writers were selected for examination. While selecting the books that constitute the dataset, attention was given to selecting different publishers and authors and ensuring that each book includes a “detective character” in its content. The data obtained from the examination of the books regarding detective characters were categorized into positive characteristics, negative characteristics, conflict resolution methods, physical attributes, interactions with the environment, personal preferences, and their contribution to fostering literacy skills. According to the findings of the study, detective characters were prominently portrayed with positive attributes, which can engage young readers and support the development of literacy by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and reading for pleasure.
ISSN:2202-9478