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Twayne's masterwork studies volume no. 149
Publisher
Twayne Publishers
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Hobbit, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.
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Twayne's masterwork studies volume no. 81
Publisher
Twayne Publishers
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.
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English
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A lyrical nonfiction picture book about the inspired life of C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia--from Free as a Bird author-illustrator Lina Maslo. Perfect for fans of The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown and Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement...
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Publisher
New York University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The promise of escape draws people from all backgrounds to speculative fiction, but when people of color seek passageways into the fantastic the doors are often barred. This problem lies not only with children's publishing, but also with the television and film executives tasked with adapting these stories into a visual world. When characters of color do appear, they are often marginalized or subjected to violence, reinforcing for audiences that not...
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic. Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears. Narrator Natalie Dormer and a host of experts will take you on an audio journey like...
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Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland comes this richly illustrated and expanded collector's edition of Martin Gardner's The Annotated Alice. First appearing in 1960, The Annotated Alice became an instant classic by, among other things, decoding the wordplay and mathematical riddles embedded within Lewis Carroll's masterpiece. As a result, Martin Gardner's groundbreaking work went on to sell over a million copies,...
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