Have children ever really had a literature of their own? In Sticks and Stones , Jack Zipes explores children's literature, from the grissly moralism of Slovenly Peter to the hugely successful Harry Potter books, and argues that despite common assumptions about children's books, our investment in children is paradoxically curtailing their freedom and creativity. Sticks and Stones is a forthright and engaging book by someone who cares deeply about what and how children read.

About the Author

Jack Zipes is Professor of German at the University of Minnesota. Among his many publications are Don't Bet onthe Prince (Routledge), Complete Fairy Tales of theBrothers Grimm (Bantam), and most recently the OxfordCompanion to the Fairy Tale.

Reviews
"If [Zipes'] scholarship could be spread over several curricule vitae, the breadth and quality of it could certainly bring tenure to three or four scholars." -- Donald R. Hettinga



Book Information
ISBN 9780415938808
Author Jack Zipes
Format Paperback
Page Count 228
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 420g