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How To Read Literature Like A Professor: For Kids

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How To Read Literature Like A Professor: For Kids by Thomas C. Foster offers an engaging guide that introduces young readers to the deeper layers of literature analysis. It uses a lively approach with examples from classic and contemporary works to show how to uncover themes, symbols, and meanings in stories. Designed specifically for a younger audience, it empowers kids to appreciate literature with more insight and excitement.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a young reader keen on exploring the deeper meanings behind your favourite stories. This engaging guide makes understanding literature fun and accessible, helping you uncover themes, symbols, and hidden layers in books you love.

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A fun and practical introduction to literature and literary basics--symbols, themes, and contexts--shows how to make everyday reading experiences more rewarding and enjoyable.

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Now there's a young readers' edition of the hit New York Times bestselling adult book that's sold more than 750,000 copies!

Did you know the Grinch was on a questWhat does it mean when a hero takes a journeyOr eats green eggs and ham And what are vampires really about There's always more to a story than you think!

This is the funny and accessible go-to guide that unlocks the secrets of reading!

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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids by Thomas C. Foster has been praised for simplifying complex literary concepts for younger readers. Reviewers appreciate its engaging style, making it accessible and enjoyable for children eager to delve deeper into understanding literature. The book helps kids decode symbols and themes, making reading a more enriching experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062200853

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 124g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Thomas C. Foster, author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor and Reading the Silver Screen, is professor emeritus of English at the University of Michigan, Flint, where he taught classes in contemporary fiction, drama, and poetry, as well as creative writing and freelance writing. The author of several books on 20th-century British and Irish literature and poetry.

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