Hans Magnus Enzensberger’s “The Number Devil”
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This 3 page report discusses Enzensberger’s The Number Devil (1998) which is a “mathematically minded fantasy. In it, the adventures of 12-year-old Robert with the enigmatic “Number Devil” leads him to reach certain understandings about mathematical concepts that no teacher had ever demonstrated for him. Bibliography lists only one source.
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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
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A 4 page paper. Another book joins the infamous list of the 100 most banned books in America, or, rather, the books some have attempted to ban. Yet, an editorial in Christianity Today described the series, in part, as a "Book of Virtues with a preadolescent funny bone." The writer defends this book as one with great value. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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HIGH HORSE’S COURTING/ LITTLE BROWN READER
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This 3 page paper discusses the Native American short story called High Horse's Courting. Imagery, characterization, symbolism and brief synopsis included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Images of Love in Three French Novels
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(10pp). One would think that images of love would transcend whatever language - at least in that romantic part of our brain we hope they will. But is that possible, do we love differently when we are young, than when we are in the middle years, or perhaps is the greatest love of all - our last love? We will examine the work of Michele Marineau, Raymond Plante and Agnes Desarthe, to try and reach some conclusions. 2 versions of Text: English and French
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Impact of Children’s Literature on Little Girls
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A 5 page paper which examines the significance of children’s literature on young girls, considers whether or not it matters if the work is written by a male or female author, and specifically considers examples from L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Secret Garden.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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J.K. Rowling/Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix
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A 4 page book review that examines the fifth book in the Harry Potter series. The writer focuses on Rowling's ability to create superb characterization within the framework of an intriguing plot, and, also, briefly touches on the controversy surrounding these books. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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J.R.R. Tolkien: Developing Imaginative Style
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6 pages in length. Ever since man began telling tales, incredible accounts of freakish, monster-like animals have captivated and horrified entire communities. The basis for these extraordinary fabrications was the inability of early writers to distinguish between truth and fantasy. As the stories were passed down through generations, they eventually became accepted as the legends we know today. The younger years of one of mythological literature's most beloved writers – J.R.R. Tolkien – served to greatly impact this imaginative style; however, the author did not fully grasp his unique talent until the 1930s when he worked and reworked The Hobbit and ultimately came up with new ideas of mythological literature in the essay "On Fairy Stories." By this time Tolkien had come to realize that fantasy stories were plainly not primarily concerned with possibility, but with desirability. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Judith Viorst’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”
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A 4 page paper which examines how Viorst in “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” uses universal comedic content to illustrate the truth that all people can understand: that everyone has a bad day sometimes. No additional sources.
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Judy Blume’s “Tale of a Fourth Grade Nothing”:
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This 5 page report discusses both “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” and its writer, Judy Blume. Over the past three decades, Judy Blume has inspired both controversy and devotion. Her readers, young and old, are passionate about her stories and her ability to understand the nuances of interpersonal relationships and the various dilemmas virtually all people find themselves in at some point or another in their lives, especially as children and teenagers. Tales of Fourth Grade Nothing (1976) is such a story and provides its readers with insights to the mindset of a fourth grader and the problems he deals with that are primarily due to the actions of his little brother. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Julie of the Wolves
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This 5 page paper contemplates this fictitious work by Jean Craighead George. The protagonist is discussed in terms of motivation and inner development. Much of the discussion concerns coming of age in different cultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Katherine Paterson’s “The Great Gilly Hopkins”: Its Application to Learning about Learning Disabilities
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This is a 4 page paper discussing how Katherine Paterson’s novel “The Great Gilly Hopkins” is beneficial in the educational system. Katherine Paterson’s novel “The Great Gilly Hopkins” has become one of the most recommended reading materials within middle schools across North America in its ability to address the character of Gilly who has undergone several transitions throughout the foster care system and is considered an example of a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD). The novel was written for youths aged 9-12 (the central character, Gilly is 11) and within the classroom environment has allowed teachers to introduce mature and realistic subject matter to their students which will lead to a better understanding and tolerance of children who are not from traditional, supportive family environments and who have developed mechanisms or defensive behaviors which allow them to cope with their situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind In The Willows": Friendship, Loyalty And Maturity
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5 pages in length. Children's stories represent much more than merely what the written word expresses; indeed, it can readily be argued that literature possesses a significant underlying message that transforms the most innocent of stories into one of meaning and purpose. Grahame's approach to friendship, loyalty and maturity through the guise of animated characters helps provide children with a significantly better understanding of how the world around them works, as well as how they can best make themselves a part of it. No additional sources cited.
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