... order to come to a peace within them. In Susan Cooper's Dreams and Wishes: Essays on Writing for Children, she states "Fantasy goes on stage beyond realism, requiring complete intellectual surrender" (Cooper 85). She goes on to say, and which I think is inspiring and very important, "And what do ... the idea of these books taking them onto a wonderful journey, and that is why fantasy stories are told. Not only do stories take us readers on a journey, they're written to entertain and instruct, to give us a vision, to teach us a life lesson somehow, and tell the truth ... Monster Calls ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School