In this chapter you will: Fantasy for Today's Child - Learn the values of reading fantasies.
- Identify the literary roots of most fantasies.
Modern Fairy Tales - Distinguish between the traditional folktale and the modern literary fairy tale.
- Learn the characteristics of the writings of Hans Christian Andersen.
Modern Fantasy - Note the varying reactions that children have toward reading fantasy.
- Read "Guides for Evaluating Modern Fantasy."
- Identify the features that characterize high fantasy.
Science Fiction - Learn the ways in which science fiction differs from fantasy.
- Identify the values of reading science fiction.
- Note the variation in depth of the science fiction themes.
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