The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase
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5 pages in length. The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken is an enchanting yet slightly frightful children's story that has held its appeal through generations of adoring readers. Craftily scenic and charmingly aesthetic in both its character appeal and atmospheric detail, the book offers young adults the chance to experience literary excellence at its best. What is particularly inviting about Aiken's work is that it readily keeps up the suspense without compromising either the plot or theme, which the writer addresses in this overview of the book. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Willough.wps

The Works of Bill Martin, Jr.
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This 5 page paper takes a look at several works of children's book author Bill Martin. Swish, Old Devil Wind, Here are my Hands and other books are explored. Theme, plot, setting and style are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA231BMJ.rtf

THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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This 3 page paper discusses the thematic material to be found in Roald Dahl's book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBwonka.rtf

Theodor Seuss Geisel aka Dr. Seuss
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Theodor Seuss Geisel's life along with some examples of his many works. One story that was never published is included. The writer reports the incidents that moved Geisel into writing children's books. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGseuss2.rtf

Townspeople’s Impressions of the Angel in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings”
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A 3 page paper which examines how the angel is compared by the townsfolk to a circus animal, a carnival acrobat, and a sideshow freak (a woman who had been changed into a spider), the significance of these three incidents to the story, and how they help readers to make sense of the old man with enormous wings and the residents’ response to his presence in their community. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGmanwings.rtf

Travel Team
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This 4 page paper discusses the themes found in Mike Lupica's novel "Travel Team." Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVTravTm.rtf

Two Books by Avi
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This paper compares and contrasts two books by Avi: "Crispin, The Cross of Lead" and "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVComAvi.rtf

Verisimilitude in the works of Lewis & Tolkien
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A 5 page analysis of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and their use of verisimilitude in these children's novels. The writer argues that despite the fantastical aspects of these stories, the settings come across as real and the characters as true because of the degree of detail that each authors includes, as well as the way that the plots adhere to reality within the framework of each novel. No additional sources cited.
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Versions of “Cinderella”
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This 6 page paper compares the Charles Perrault version of the fairy tale “Cinderella” with that of the Brothers Grimm, and what the differences might tell us about the two cultures. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVCinder.rtf

What Fairy Tales Mean To Children
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8 pages in length. Fairy tales are as synonymous with children as Snow White is with the Seven Dwarfs. Indeed, the importance of fairy tales within young and impressionable lives represents an integral component of tradition as well as learning some of life's fundamental lessons. Fairy tales have the inherent ability to teach many things, yet some belief that of few aspects are not truly meant for the ears and eyes of youngsters. Indeed, with all the monsters and witches and wicked stepmothers and wolves that eat grandmas, it is no wonder that children often find fairy tales to be a bit overwhelming. However, it is this precise extent of interaction that experts contend is the underlying attraction to fairy tales. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCFaryT.rtf

Women & Their Depiction in Fairy Tales
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A 7 page paper showing how women are depicted in the Grimm's fairy tales. Writer shows a possible correlation between societal roles and roles women play in fairy tales, since they are read to children. Bibliography lists 16 outside sources.
Filename: Fairytal.wps

“A House Called Awful End” by Philip Ardagh
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A 3 page summary of Philip Ardagh’s novel “A House Called Awful End.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAardagh.rtf

“Being Big” by Sharen Liddell
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A 3 page critique of the children’s book “Being Big” by Sharen Liddell. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbebig.rtf

“Black Beauty” by Ann Sewell
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A 3 page report on “Black Beauty” by Ann Sewell. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbb.rtf

“Charlotte’s Web”
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A 3 page paper which examines E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web” in relationship to speaking and how the animals speak and how the human girl Fern can understand them but does not speak with them. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAchweb.rtf

“Charlotte’s Web” and Death
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A 5 page paper which discusses how E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web” is a good book for children in regards to how it approaches and describes death. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAweb.rtf

“Don’t You Know There is a War On?”
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A 3 page review of the book by Avi recounting the experiences and impressions of a fifth grade protagonist (Howie Crispers) during a critical week in March 1943. World War II is raging in Europe and America has pitched herself full fervor into the war effort. From a fifth Grader’s perspective, however, the war has many personal implications as well. Not only must he juggle his failing math grades, a principal whom he believes to be a Nazi spy, and the emotional turmoil surrounding the death of his best friend’s father and the eventual loss of that friend when he moves away, Howie Crispers must learn to deal with his obsession with one of his teachers. The author of this paper unveils this fictional story upon the historical basis of how World War II affected our country on the home front. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPltWWII.rtf