The second is the growth in the variety of adaptations of Shakespeare for children. The first is the evolution of Shakespeare, in terms of his reputation and literary prestige. From my analysis of forty- two adaptations for children of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, covering a period of almost two hundred years, three distinct trends have emerged. But it's distracting enough to make me hesitant to purchase the remaining two books.The purpose of my thesis has been to establish the reasons for adapting Shakespeare for children in the modern age and to see if adaptations are influenced by the time they are written. If it were subtle or only happened sporadically, I could move on. She loves her brother, and that's evident even when he annoys her, but you wouldn't get that from how he reads it. It changes the entire tone of the series. It makes me sad to think there are young audiences out there experiencing this amazing series for the first time through his warped understanding of these characters.

Everything Kendra says comes out with a bratty stereotypical 'entitled teenage girl' tone, as if he pictures her speaking to everyone with a hand on one hip and rolling her eyes. He gives almost every one, even Grandma Sorensen, an attitude when the story and character description doesn't call for it at all. I don't consider myself to be overly feminist, but the way he depicts the many strong female characters is insulting. This was my first time with the audio versions and I'm debating on whether or not to finish because of the way E.B.

I've read the books more than a couple times. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?įorget Hogwarts, leave Narnia behind the real adventure awaits at Fablehaven! (please god say they are making these into movies!)įablehaven is one of my favorite series. Patton is an obvious standout and the voice of the demon was well done. Stevens is not my favorite (sry) but favorite characters abound none the less. Now I'm just waiting for the rest of the series to come up. The pacing is perfect, the descriptions really bring you there, this is a magical vacation.

The other magical creature preserve they visit is spectacular. The whole series is a must read but this one in particular has a few of my favorite elements. This is a must for children or anyone for that matter. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Love Fablehaven!!! These books are fantastic fun!

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