fantasy fiction, english

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions and descriptions of characters, places, and things found in the Middle-Earth world created by author J.R.R. Tolkien.

A guide to reading and understanding Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," featuring a profile of the author and the time in which he lived; an introduction to the novel; a map of characters; the text of the novel with chapter summaries, notes, and commentaries; review questions; and a list of resources.

Provides brief introductions to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, offering a brief biography of the author, a full-length study of the novels, a summary of how the novels were received after their publication, and discussion and review questions.

Explores the theme of the reality of human free will and its attending moral responsibility as it appears in the writings of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien.

Explores C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia series, discussing how Lewis, a devout Christian and scholar created the stories and exploring the impact they have had on children's literature.

Answers questions about the background and meaning of details found in the Lord of the Rings books, as well as the 2001 feature film.

Explores the inspiration behind Lewis Carroll's story "Alice in Wonderland," discussing how his love of photography influenced his visions of Wonderland and revealing the circumstances surrounding the photograph that shaped his vision of Alice.

Examines the historical context for J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, sharing a time line that compares events from the fictional wizarding world to actual human history, and comparing British boarding schools to Hogwarts, the Malfoys to "Muggle" English aristocrats, and related topics.

Twelve eerie stories featuring animals, real and monstrous.