The first significant work of fantasy for children was Alice in Wonderland; fantasy then flourished in the twentieth century with books like Peter Pan, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more. Series books in the fantasy genre are standard and include such popular series as Harry Potter. For this discussion, choose one of those classic books or one of the popular books below. In your initial response, tell us the name of the book you chose and which of the following seven elements listed below are represented in the story and include an example: In your replies to others, discuss the reasons fantasy books appeal to emergent readers – and – the benefits they offer to young readers. Elements of Fantasy: Magic: An example of magic is the Cheshire Cat′s ability to disappear in Alice and Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Otherworlds: An example of otherworlds is the chocolate factory in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Ronald Dahl. Universal Theme: (good versus evil, love, friendship, perseverance) An example is Charlotte and Wilbur′s friendship in Charlotte′s Web by E.B. White. Heroism: An example is Pippi Longstocking in The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren Special Character Types: (fairies, giants, ogres, dragons, witches, unicorns, and centaurs). An example is Tinkerbell in Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie.
