Essays and Research Papers on Children's Literature

A 3 page review of Room One: A Mystery or Two by Andrew Clements. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper on Saved at Sea by Mrs. Walton. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which offers a summary of the book The Secret of Skull Mountain, a Hardy Boys Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page report and review of Two Sides of the Coin by Geraldine McCaughrean and Jan Mark. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses what a writer might do to create an additional chapter for the children’s book “Johnny Tremaine.”

A 3 page essay that addresses aspects of this novel. Esther Forbes' classic coming-of-age novel set in the Revolutionary era has as its protagonist a talented, intelligent, but somewhat arrogant fourteen-year-old boy, Johnny Tremain. The writer describes Johnny's maturation process, the novel's themes and other aspects. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the similarities between the fictional character Melinda Sordino from the book “Speak” and the celebrated poet, activist, author and performer, Maya Angelou. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses Lois Lowry’s work over time, as it pertains to the novels The Giver, Gathering Blue, The Messenger, Goassamer, Number the Stars, and The Silent Boy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page summary and critique of Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Special Edition #1, Deceptions by Jude Watson, which is part of a highly successful series of novels written for 9-12 year old readers that has gained an adult following as well among Star Wars fans. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the book and then argues it is just as good for adults as it is for young people. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which breaks down three children’s stories. They are Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, Orphan Train Rider by Andrea Warren, and Mr. Tucket by Gary Paulsen. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper briefly discusses three books for young adults: “Early Thunder” by Jean Fritz; “Escape from Warsaw” by Ian Serraillier; and “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell.

This 3 page paper analyzes the development of the theme in the children’s book “Haroun and the Sea of Stories” by Salman Rushdie, and the presentation of setting in “The Hours” by Michael Cunningham. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that offers up a book review on J.K. Rowling’s novel Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the book “Gino Badino” and the author’s lessons on family solidarity, creativity, resourcefulness and other similar themes. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses two versions of the story of Seabiscuit, the film and the novel. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is a book report on Jenny Nimmo’s novel, “Charlie Bone and the Time Twister.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which summarizes The Tale of Despereaux. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper provides an analysis of Bauer's book Don't Call Me Ishmael. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that reports on 10 children's books, evaluating them in regards to bias. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page books review pertains to My Friend Has Autism by Amanda Doering Tourville, which is a sensitive, informative picture book illustrated beautifully by Kristin Sorra. The writer describes the book and offers recommendations for its use in the classroom. Bibliography lists only this source.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Tiger's Bride". Similarities and differences are highlighted. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page essay offers a discussion of critical opinion regarding Oscar Wilde's children's short story "The Happy Prince." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the story Little Snow White, by the Brothers Grimm. The author of this paper explores the theme of otherworldly violence within this story. There is one source cited in this paper.

This 3 page book review reports on Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, which takes the form of an autobiography of a horse. The novel records animal abuses in the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 1 source.