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Children''s literature is an excellent way to educate children, on everything from social behavior and beliefs to attitudes toward education itself. A major aspect of children''s literature is the importance of books and reading. Books represent adult authority.

This book examines the role that books, reading and writing play in children''s fantasy fiction, from books that act as artifacts of power (The Abhorsen Trilogy, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Harry Potter) to interactive books (The Neverending Story, Malice, Inkheart) to books with character-writers (Percy Jackson, Captain Underpants). The author finds that although books and reading often play a prominent role in fantasy for children, the majority of young protagonists gain self-sufficiency not by reading but specifically by moving beyond books and reading.

Throw the book away

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    A Paperback by Amie A. Doughty

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/21/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786449828, 978-0786449828
      ISBN10: 0786449829

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Children''s literature is an excellent way to educate children, on everything from social behavior and beliefs to attitudes toward education itself. A major aspect of children''s literature is the importance of books and reading. Books represent adult authority.

      This book examines the role that books, reading and writing play in children''s fantasy fiction, from books that act as artifacts of power (The Abhorsen Trilogy, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Harry Potter) to interactive books (The Neverending Story, Malice, Inkheart) to books with character-writers (Percy Jackson, Captain Underpants). The author finds that although books and reading often play a prominent role in fantasy for children, the majority of young protagonists gain self-sufficiency not by reading but specifically by moving beyond books and reading.

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