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Harold D. Underdown

Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A great article concerning writing children's literature, especially in the area of fantasy or science fiction. The author provides information concerning how to develop characters, creating literary elements, and discusses some pitfalls...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Ursula K. Le Guin

For Students 9th - 10th
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin tells the intimate coming-of-age story of the Portland, Oregon, housewife and mother of three who forever transformed American literature by bringing science fiction and fantasy into the literary mainstream....
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Life of Pi by Yann Martel

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide/notes for the Canadian fantasy adventure novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Book Files: Tuck Everlasting

For Students 9th - 10th
"Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt is about the implications of life without death. Make a smart choice by reading your favorite novel with a BookFiles reading guide. The file provides in-depth information on the author. There are...