Essays and Research Papers on Children's Literature

A 4 page paper which examines how Viorst in “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” uses universal comedic content to illustrate the truth that all people can understand: that everyone has a bad day sometimes. No additional sources.

A 3 page paper which analyzes Itah Sadu’s children’s book “Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page critique of the children’s book “Being Big” by Sharen Liddell. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the fairy tale elements, including morals, seen in the children’s novels Frank L. Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the life and work of the author Lois Lowry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the Native American short story called High Horse's Courting. Imagery, characterization, symbolism and brief synopsis included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page example book report of Eoin Colfer’s novel “Artemis Fowl” the first book. No additional sources cited.

A paper which looks at the life lessons one can find in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with regard to Harry's personal development and his interaction with the other characters. Bibliography lists 3 sources

A 3 page summary of Philip Ardagh’s novel “A House Called Awful End.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which compares “The Children’s Story” by James Clavell and “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines 5 different children’s stories as they involve different types of children. The different types of children discussed are the normal child, the handicapped child, the abused child, the racial minority child, and the religious minority child. The stories examined are “Charlotte’s Web,” “How Jahdu Ran Through Darkness in No Time at all,” “Molly ...

A 4 page paper which examines how Viorst in “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” uses universal comedic content to illustrate the truth that all people can understand: that everyone has a bad day sometimes. No additional sources.

A 3 page paper which analyzes Itah Sadu’s children’s book “Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page critique of the children’s book “Being Big” by Sharen Liddell. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the fairy tale elements, including morals, seen in the children’s novels Frank L. Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the life and work of the author Lois Lowry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the Native American short story called High Horse's Courting. Imagery, characterization, symbolism and brief synopsis included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the thematic material to be found in Roald Dahl's book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which analyzes the character of Aslan the lion from C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page review of "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke. No additional sources cited.

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 ...

A 3 page report on “The Grim Grotto” by Lemony Snicket. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page tutorial book report of “Friedrich” by Hans Peter Richter. No sources cited.

A 7 page paper which argues how Barrie’s Neverland is really a very dysfunctional place as it relates to family. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Naguib Mahfouz’s “Arabian Nights and Days” and the Grimm Brothers’ “Rapunzel.” No additional sources cited.