Analysis: “Haroun and the Sea of Stories” and “The Hours”
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This 3 page paper analyzes the development of the theme in the children’s book “Haroun and the Sea of Stories” by Salman Rushdie, and the presentation of setting in “The Hours” by Michael Cunningham. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVHarHrs.rtf

Arabian Nights and Days and Rapunzel
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Naguib Mahfouz’s “Arabian Nights and Days” and the Grimm Brothers’ “Rapunzel.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RArapunz.rtf

Aslan the Lion: “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis
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A 4 page paper which analyzes the character of Aslan the lion from C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAaslan.rtf

Authentic Voices in Children's Literature
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This 3 page paper discusses whether or not authors who write about their own culture do so with more authenticity than someone who does not share their ethnic background. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVChiVoc.rtf

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.
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(5 pp) Do you remember any of the books that you read or that were read to you as a child? I remember very few; yet my mother swears I was constantly reading, and I do remember having my own library card of which I was very proud. My thought, now as an adult, is Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (2000) is definitely one that I will remember, or just perhaps will continue to read as an adult (it is supposedly written for four to ten year olds), and enjoy each time I re-read it, as all of us at any age can relate to being lonely. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: BBwindix.doc

Beverly Cleary's 'Dear Mr. Henshaw' / Speaking to Kids
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A 5 page paper looking at Beverly Cleary's young adult novel in terms of its therapeutic effect on adolescents going through the same experience. The paper argues that many students who have never experienced the kind of emotional abandonment described by Cleary do not 'get' the book, while it has an enormous benefit on students with the same problems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Henshaw.wps

Book Report on 3 Books
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A 3 page paper which offers a book report on three separate books. The books are Albert Einstein (DK Biography) by Frieda Wishinsky, The Night the Bells Rang by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock and Jim Davis by John Masefield. No sources cited.
Filename: RAbks3a.rtf

Book Report: “Charlie Bone and the Time Twister”
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This 3 page paper is a book report on Jenny Nimmo’s novel, “Charlie Bone and the Time Twister.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVChBone.rtf

Book Reviews: "Holes" and "The Watsons Go To Birmingham – 1963"
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This 3 page paper gives brief reviews of the books "Holes" by Louis Sachar and "The Watsons Go To Birmingham – 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis.
Filename: HVBookRv.rtf