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Flights of fantasy

Julie A. Schmacher (2000)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingG
Pages144 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.00/5 (1)

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ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Synopsis

Presents essays, short stories, and poems grouped in four categories: What is a fantasy?, What can fantasy teach us?, What's real and how do you know?, and Thinking on your own, by authors from Isaac Asimov to Patricia Wrede.

Is Flights of fantasy appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

This is a nonfiction anthology of essays, stories, and poems about fantasy literature from renowned authors, designed to help young readers think critically about the genre and distinguish reality from fiction.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids interested in fantasy will enjoy exploring what fantasy means through essays and stories by famous authors like Isaac Asimov.

Tags

EducationalAnthologyLiterary CriticismWriting Craft