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Fantasy and Realism are two different genres in children’s literature. ... The genre of fantasy takes the reader into a strange world, a world that the reader knows is impossible but is so vivid and fantastic that he or she accepts the world’s existence. The genre of realism, on the other hand, is probable. ... Realistic novels usually involve themes to which young people can easily relate; however, fantasy takes them away from everyday life and everyday problems to different worlds full of both new and familiar concepts that interest and amaze (Lukens 2003, pp. ...
Fantasy and realism are, obviously, different. ... Author Garth Nix states, “All the best fantasy is very firmly grounded in reality. ... interview&interview_id=22, Date Accessed: 27 May) This statement suggests that, although fantasy and realism are two very different genres, they are also intertwined and sometimes need each other in order to create a compelling novel. For example, in fantasy, various human experiences can be addressed in unique, magical ways. Life, death, love and tragedy – all elements of realism – can be explored from a fresh perspective.
Hating Alison Ashley by Robin Klein, an example of realism, and Space Demons by Gillian Rubinstein, an example of fantasy, have similarities and differences. ...
The major difference between the fantasy and realistic novel occurs once the characters in Space Demons enter the computer game. ...
Space Demons is catagorised as a Fantastic Story – one of three sub-genres of fantasy. ... However, once Andrew Hayford discovers the world inside his computer game, the story is no longer realistic and the novel becomes a fantasy. ... High fantasy is characterised by this conflict. ...
In addition to the high fantasy aspect, Rubinstein utilises technological inventions, the computer game and the gun, to advance her plot. ... Stories with animal realism, however, require animals to portray animal life properly. ... Farley Mowart’s Never Cry Wolf is a good example of a story that has animal realism. ... Fantasy allows writers the opportunity to invent the unknown. Realism, however, is necessary if readers can use the stories to make meaning of their own lives. Thus, in fantasy we still see elements of realism.
Approximate Word count = 1841
Approximate Pages = 7.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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