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.
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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.
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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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The Wizard of Oz
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This 3 page paper compares the original written work to the 1939 filmed version. Differences and similarities are highlighted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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