Harry Potter, Narnia, And The Lord Of The Rings (ALABAMA)

What You Need to Know About Fantasy Books and Movies

Plot

Awarda'winningjournalist Richard Abanesclears away the confusion many readers experience over fantasy books and films.He delves into the differences between various forms of fantasy and digs outanswers needed by every parent, youth worker, teacher, and student. The stories of Tolkien, Lewis, and Rowlinga'and films based on thema'have touchedmillions of lives. How are these authors similar...and different? Where do theyfit into todaya's evera'growing desire for the mystery and magic fantasy provides?Abanesa'himself a fantasy and sciencea'fictionfana'helps shed light on this form of entertainment and its effects on todaya'syouth. Readers will come awaythoroughly equipped to differentiate between stories and films that areharmless, even inspiringa'and those containing spiritual dangers.