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Peer reviewedService, Pamela F. – ALAN Review, 1992
Discusses what makes fantasy writing and science fiction easy. States that, for the writer, science fiction and fantasy allow more freedom to develop the story. Asserts that science fiction allows adolescents to explore their concerns in a seemingly safe and removed way. Notes that it is difficult to write believable and consistent stories for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fantasy, Reader Text Relationship, Science Fiction
Peer reviewedCharnas, Suzy McKee – ALAN Review, 1992
Explores the author's experiences writing fantasy. Establishes the values of both science fiction and fantasy for the writer and the reader. Asserts that fantasy is not "escapist" and empowers a young reader against the day when real powers come into that reader's hands. (PRA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Fantasy, Reader Text Relationship
Peer reviewedHenly, Carolyn Powell – ALAN Review, 1992
Discusses how science fiction can be used as a part of the reading for students who may not like reading and writing. Details a course for at-risk students involving an independent reading project, an original short story, a group movie project, and a daily journal. (PRA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Class Activities, Course Descriptions, Fantasy
