"Throw the book away"

Children's literature is an excellent way to educate children, on everything from social behavior and beliefs to attitudes toward education itself. A major aspect of children's literature is the importance of books and reading. Books represent adult authority. This book examines the role that books, reading and writing play in children's fantasy fiction, from books that act as artifacts of power ( The Abhorsen Trilogy, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Harry Potter ) to interactive books ( The Neverend