Tag Archives: Children's Book

Puck’s Summer Magic

By Robin Bates | Published: June 22, 2015

“Midsummer Night’s Dream” dips into ancient British legends about the mystical aspects of midsummer.

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Don’t Underestimate Midsummer Madness

By Robin Bates | Published: June 20, 2012

The summer solstice and Shakespeare’s famous play appear sentimental to us today. They were not always so.

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Fantasy to the Rescue in Hard Times

By Robin Bates | Published: June 6, 2012

Byatt’s book “The Children’s Hour” demonstrates many of the uses of fantasy.

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