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OverviewWhat happens when the classroom and the fantastic meet? When lessons cover spells and potions alongside science and language arts? Through fantastic school stories--works of fiction involving the intersection of fantasy and school--the familiar cycle of lessons, homework, exams, and graduation becomes new again, inviting us to consider what schools are teaching, who can be a student, and how knowledge is developed. Introducing a new, holistic framework for analyzing texts in the fantastic school story subgenre, this book examines texts including the Harry Potter series, Lev Grossman's Magicians trilogy, Terry Pratchett's Discworld, and Patrick Rothfuss's Kingkiller Chronicle, along with works by Jane Yolen, Nnedi Okorafor and Tracy Deonn. This holistic framework combines the methods of fantasy literature scholarship, the focus of school story analyses, and an awareness of hidden lessons taught alongside official subjects, allowing for nuanced examinations of topics such as standardized testing, apprenticeships, and access to education. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Megan H. SuttiePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781476680590ISBN 10: 1476680590 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 26 January 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents List of Abbreviations viii Preface Introduction: A Framework for Analyzing Fantastic School Stories 1. Ordinary Wizarding Levels: High-Stakes Standardized Testing in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series 2. Not a Bent Penny More: Capital in Patrick Rothfuss's Kingkiller Chronicle 3. Imperial Institutes: Portal Fantasies and Education in Lev Grossman's Magicians Trilogy 4. Nothing Exactly Like a Lesson: Legitimate Peripheral Participation in Terry Pratchett's Tiffany Aching Quintet Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsThe exploration of the hidden curricula in the fantastic tales explored makes for an original combination of educational and literary analysis...particularly subtle and persuasive. -Elisabeth Gruner, professor of English and president of the Children's Literature Assocation (2021-2022) Author InformationMegan H. Suttie completed her PhD at McMaster University in 2021, concluding over a decade of research in fantasy literature, education systems, and pedagogy. During this time, she was also fortunate to teach these subjects with cohorts ranging from high school students to university professors and administrators. She now runs The Bard and Bear Games Cafe in Hamilton, Ontario. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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