The Forgotten World of Thornton W. Burgess – Danton Kostandarithes

The Forgotten World of Thornton W. Burgess – Danton Kostandarithes

The motifs of pre-teen children’s stories reflect much about a society: what it values and what it aspires to become. Recent winners of the coveted Newberry and Caldecott prizes are illustrative. Recurrent themes include personal identity, mystical powers, the importance of discovering one’s heritage, and the challenge of navigating cultural boundaries. A common thread is non-judgmentalism, since sharp distinctions between right and wrong would …