The Forest in Hansel & Gretel
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A 3 page essay that analyzes the symbolic meaning of the Grimms' fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. On April 18, 1805, Jacob Grimm wrote to his brother Wilhelm that, in his opinion, the only time when a conceptualization of the past, that is, the "world of knights," was possible was in the forest (Zipes 68). In the imagination of the Brothers Grimm, the setting of the German forest is metaphoric and symbolic. Many of today's psychologists and therapists agree, as they perceive fairy tales as archetypal in nature, and able to appeal in images to fundamental aspects of the human psyche. As this suggests, Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm can be read as an allegory that symbolizes the empowerment of two children against child abuse. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khhgfor.rtf

The Hardy Boys: The Secret of Skull Mountain
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A 3 page paper which offers a summary of the book The Secret of Skull Mountain, a Hardy Boys Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon. No additional sources cited.
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The History Of Children's Literature
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This 10 page paper traces the history of children's literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Examples of books, their purpose, content and message are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Histlit.wps

The Hostile Hospital
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This 3 page paper discusses "The Hostile Hospital," the eighth book in the "Series of Unfortunate Events" series by Lemony Snicket. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVHostil.rtf

The Importance of Children’s Literature in Early Childhood Education
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This 5 page report discusses the title topic and briefly addresses the many areas in which a teacher’s use of children’s literature can make a significant impact in a young student’s learning processes. Aside from issues related to language acquisition and development, expansion of critical thinking skills, proficiency in reading and writing, there is one very simple and very fundamental reason for using children’s literature in early childhood education. Children love stories! Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Importance of Fairytales
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This 3 page paper illustrates the importance of fairytales by focusing on The Secret Garden and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The importance of the morals involved in fairytales is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Christian Symbolism
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A 3 page paper which summarizes C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and then examines the Christian symbolism within the story. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlich.rtf

The Literary Style of Christopher Paul Curtis
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A 5-page paper detailing the work of the author of The Watsons Go To Birmingham and Bud, Not Buddy, including his use of characterization, humor and literary quality to provide humor and insight for his young audiences. Lists 2 sources.
Filename: khcurt.rtf

The Magic of Harry Potter
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A five page paper looking at the popular children’s series by Joanne Rowling. The paper argues that the reason these books are so popular is they contain moral values adults appreciate together with an understanding of what it’s like to be a child. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KBpotter.wps

The Myth of the Hero in Rowling's "Prisoner of Azkaban"
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A seven page paper looking at the way Joanne Rowling develops Harry Potter's struggle against Sirius Black as an archetypal hero myth. The book cites Joseph Campbell's "Hero with a Thousand Faces" as evidence. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBpott3.wps

The Narrator in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and "A Wizard of Earthsea"
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This 3 page paper describes the function of the narrator in the wonderful children's books "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and "A Wizard of Earthsea." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVNarrat.rtf

The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows
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A 3 page paper which examines the characters in the novel The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows by Barry Denenberg. No additional sources cited.
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The Tales of Sleeping Beauty
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An 8 page paper analyzing the fairy tale 'Sleeping Beauty' through four versions -- Basile's, Perrault's, Grimm's, and Disney's. (It also mentions two others, though not in depth). The paper argues that such analysis tells us not only about our changing civilizations, but about ourselves. Bibliography lists seven sources.
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The Tinder Box And The Brave Tailor
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Fairy tales are narratives that use myths to entertain and educate on a creative level and are generally meant for children. This 5 page paper argues that Nineteenth Century fairytale writers like Hans Christen Andersen and the Grimms Brothers focused on different views in morals of Fairy Tale stories which derived from different influences in their lives. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTandgrm.wps

The Value of Fairytales
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This 5 page paper looks at fairytales, their functions, why they have survived, and how they are relevant today. The paper gives a broad overview and then uses the fairy stories of Hans Christian Andersen to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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The Variations of Cinderella
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This 5 page paper examines old and new versions of the Cinderella story. They are evaluated in terms of which are most suitable for children. The versions are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA606Cin.rtf

The White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat: Alice in Wonderland
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A 7 page paper which analyzes the roles of the White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland." Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
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