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Realistic & Historical Fiction
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A 4 page research paper that examines the topic of realistic and historical fiction. First of all, the writer defines the characteristics of each and then discusses their similarities and differences before presenting a brief appendix of both types of books that can broaden content area in social studies, particularly with emphasis on the topic of family. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khhisrel.rtf

Recipe for Success: Horatio Alger
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A 3 page paper which examines what Horatio Alger's recipe for success is as seen in "Ragged Dick" and "Mark, the Match Boy." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAalgrre.rtf

Robert Cormier/The Chocolate War
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An 8 page analysis of Cormier's book for young adults, The Chocolate Wars. In sections that explore specific aspects of the book, the writer analyzes Cormier's prevailing themes, which concern the tyranny of a small group students known as the "Vigils." No additional sources cited.
Filename: khchowar.rtf

Saved at Sea by Mrs. Walton
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A 3 page paper on Saved at Sea by Mrs. Walton. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsea2.rtf

Setting in Hansel and Gretel
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A 4 page essay that discusses the significance of the forest setting in the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, specifically Hansel and Gretel. The writer argues that the forest setting had particular significance for the Grimm brothers and that it works allegorically within the tale. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khgrimm.rtf

Silver Skates by Mary M. Dodge
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A 3 page paper which reviews the novel Silver Skates by Mary M. Dodge. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsvsks.rtf

Sociological and Psychological Implications of “Cinderella”
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A five page paper analyzing this well-known fairy tale. The paper presents four different interpretations of the Cinderella story from a sociological or psychological perspective, concluding that regardless of which interpretation one chooses, the story provides a unique path into the psyche of the reader. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: KBcinder.wps

Song of the Brook by Matilda Nordtvedt
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A 3 page paper which offers a book report of Matilda Nordtvedt’s Song of the Brook. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsbm.rtf

Stan Berenstain and the Bears
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This 5 page paper gives a brief biography of Stan Berenstain (the man behind the Berenstain bears); a summary of one of the books; and argues that his life did impact his writing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVBerens.rtf

Stephanie Tolan/Surviving the Applegates
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A 3 page book review that discusses the basic plot to this award-winning children's book. Surviving the Applegates is an engaging read for students age 10 and up. In presenting the eccentric Applegate clan through the eyes of E.D. Applegate and a thirteen-year-old delinquent who is taken in by the family--Jake Semple--the reader learns that you cannot judge what someone is like by appearances and also that people will generally respond to the way in which they are treated. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khstapp.rtf