Points to ponder 5(1)

Use the Points to Ponder document found below to guide your reading and focus on the major points in the chapter.

1. Modern Fantasy

2. Definition Modern fantasy is rooted in earlier sources – in folktales, legends, myths, and the oldest dreams of mankind Helps the child in developing his/her imagination Reveals new insights into the world of reality

3. Types of Modern Fantasy Animal Fantasy The World of Toys and Dolls Eccentric Characters and Preposterous Situations Extraordinary Worlds Magical Powers Suspense and the Supernatural Time-Shift Fantasy Imaginary Realms High Fantasy

4. Science Fiction What is the line between fantasy and science fiction?

5. Evaluation Criteria What are the fantasy elements of the story? How has the author made the story believable? Is the story logical and consistent within the framework established by the author? Is the plot original and ingenious? Is there a universal truth underlying the metaphor of the fantasy? How does the story compare with other books of the same kind or by the same author?

6. A Few Quality Fantasy Books Title Author Description Percy Jackson and the Olympians Rick Riordan A boy with ADHD finds out he is the half-human son of a Greek god. His quest is to restore order in the supernatural realm and discover his true identity. A Series of Unfortunate Events Lemony Snicket The three Baudelaire orphans encounter one horribly funny adventure after another. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Kate DiCamillo A narcissistic rabbit doll falls overboard on an ocean voyage and learns what it means to love.