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From: Steven Engelfried <sengelfried>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 09:56:07 -0800
Is "Enchantress of the Stars" really a fantasy? I know the whole "is it fantasy or science fiction" debate can get pretty nitpicky (and very tiresome), but I think of this as clearly a science fiction title. It has elements of fantasy, but these are explained away when we learn more about the dragon, princess, etc. It's those fantasy elements, though, that make it a great title to remember for reader's advisory. Not all fantasy readers like science fiction; when a student has to read a science fiction book for school, "Enchantress" has that fantasy appeal, but qualifies as science fiction. In fact, I think that's the situation where I've had the most success getting kids to try it...
Steven Engelfried, Children's Division Librarian Beaverton City Library 12375 SW 5th Street Beaverton, OR 97005 503R6%99 sengelfried at ci.beaverton.or.us
Received on Mon 12 Nov 2001 11:56:07 AM CST
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 09:56:07 -0800
Is "Enchantress of the Stars" really a fantasy? I know the whole "is it fantasy or science fiction" debate can get pretty nitpicky (and very tiresome), but I think of this as clearly a science fiction title. It has elements of fantasy, but these are explained away when we learn more about the dragon, princess, etc. It's those fantasy elements, though, that make it a great title to remember for reader's advisory. Not all fantasy readers like science fiction; when a student has to read a science fiction book for school, "Enchantress" has that fantasy appeal, but qualifies as science fiction. In fact, I think that's the situation where I've had the most success getting kids to try it...
Steven Engelfried, Children's Division Librarian Beaverton City Library 12375 SW 5th Street Beaverton, OR 97005 503R6%99 sengelfried at ci.beaverton.or.us
Received on Mon 12 Nov 2001 11:56:07 AM CST
