Flights of Fancy, Leaps of Faith: Children's Myths in Contemporary America
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- Worth opening if you want an easier entry point for younger audiences.
- Works well when you want an easier entry point for younger audiences.
- If you liked the pacing, the chapters move briskly from one reveal to the next.
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Summary
Flights of Fancy, Leaps of Faith: Children's Myths in Contemporary America by Cindy Dell Clark reads like a younger-reader or shared-reading title with a lighter on-ramp. The edition details point to 1995 • Univ of Chicago Pr • 158 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1995 • Univ of Chicago Pr • 158 pages • ISBN 9780226107776.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Quick Easy to move through
Light commitment. This looks easy to finish in one sitting or use as a quick shared read.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Family-friendly • Quick read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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This looks built around a simpler reading surface, faster payoff, and an easier handoff to a younger audience. Overall, it looks like a compact read that should get to its point quickly. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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