... older edition of manhattan rc book and not sure if it ... . Beyond reading for scale, the book also focuses on using context ... but I do think the book is good.
Try reading book reviews from the New York Review of Books. Not only are they about lit, but they're also in the form of an argument so it's a win win.
The stimulus states: "the resulting *lack of substance* leads to books
that are *short-lived items*" - This directly supports (B)s notion that: "The substance of a children's book is important to its longevity."
Check out the website for the trainer (www.thelsattrainer.com) - the author has study schedules that should give you a good idea of how long it should typically take to go through the book.