Bowker's Guide to Characters in Fiction is a reference tool covering all genres of fiction. Look up more than 142,500 fiction titles for adults and more than 64,000 for children, with helpful bibliographic information. This new edition also features Awards, Reviews, and Bestseller indication. Use this 2-volume set to help bookstore customers or library patrons to: Find fiction titles in their favorite genre Find titles with their favorite character or favorite setting Follow a classic character across decades, authors, and publishers Find fiction titles spotlighting a region, nationality, or true historic event, such as WWII fiction Use for reading group themes, monthly promotions, or a feature theme -- such as a table that features fiction set in a different region in the country every month This very helpful bibliographic tool includes indices of over 4,000 recurring characters (3,800+ adult; 500+ children's) and over 1,000 settings in fiction (both real and imaginary). In addition, it provides indices on ethnic groups, historical events, occupations, and relationships found in fictional works.