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Rebecca
Jul 10, 2013 rated information technology really liked it
I have to agree with the full general consensus that this book is really not for ages 8-12. It's all over the joint. He recommends Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and West. H. Auden's "Musee des Beaux Arts." Who's his audience? He references Neal Gaiman's The Graveyard Volume, which is fine for the older kids simply he also keeps coming back to The Iliad and The Odyssey which I think is more appropriate for high school. I enjoyed the book only I can't run across a eight-year-quondam being the slightest bit interested I have to concord with the general consensus that this book is really non for ages viii-12. It's all over the joint. He recommends Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and W. H. Auden's "Musee des Beaux Arts." Who's his audience? He references Neal Gaiman's The Graveyard Volume, which is fine for the older kids but he as well keeps coming back to The Iliad and The Odyssey which I think is more appropriate for high school. I enjoyed the book only I tin't come across a eight-year-former being the slightest bit interested in Katherine Mansfield'southward curt story The Garden Party that Foster has included in the book, in its entirety, to so question the reader on what the story signifies. He compares the chief grapheme, Laura, to Persephone. It's all very interesting to me but your average kid is non going to care. (If they even go information technology.) Another point of business organisation for many reviewers is his delving into the sexuality of vampirism. So, my recommendation is to read it yourself first and see what you want to pass along. ...more
Kris Patrick
Jun 25, 2013 rated it really liked it
Moves from chapter to affiliate with a suspension neck quick clip. Love that! Wish it was subtitled "For Young People" instead of "For Kids" considering teens have a lot to proceeds from the succinct explanations of irony, archetypes, references to Shakespeare, etc. etc.... It may indirectly claiming my vehement opposition to whole grade novels for written report considering I think kids, I mean young people, often demand more than experienced readers (adults) to point out some of these literary devices. Or mayhap, equally I would pre Moves from chapter to affiliate with a break neck quick clip. Love that! Wish it was subtitled "For Immature People" instead of "For Kids" because teens have a lot to gain from the succinct explanations of irony, archetypes, references to Shakespeare, etc. etc.... It may indirectly claiming my vehement opposition to whole class novels for study because I think kids, I hateful young people, often need more experienced readers (adults) to bespeak out some of these literary devices. Or peradventure, equally I would prefer to call back, "Read Literature Like a Professor" is further prove that teachers Need to exist readers for effective conferring to accept place ...more
Erin Reilly-Sanders
While this book had some interesting suggestions of things to look for when reading to become more "meaning" out of a book/reading experience, I have lots of quibbles and a full general sense of dissatisfaction. In my mind, the best ideas are at the end of the volume- read what you like, figure out your own codes, at that place aren't "correct" and "incorrect" interpretations of texts, etc. The rest of the book has a decidedly English class perspective to it, trying to read somewhat traditional interpretations to many While this book had some interesting suggestions of things to look for when reading to get more "meaning" out of a book/reading experience, I have lots of quibbles and a general sense of dissatisfaction. In my mind, the best ideas are at the finish of the book- read what you like, effigy out your own codes, at that place aren't "right" and "wrong" interpretations of texts, etc. The rest of the volume has a decidedly English language form perspective to it, trying to read somewhat traditional interpretations to many more traditional texts. This is not necessarily a bad matter, simply not what I was expecting. As a hereafter professor of children's literature, this is not at all how I read literature or recommend that my students literature, but that could also just exist a difference in ideas of literary theory. The parts that resonated with me are plain very Reader Response theory oriented whereas Foster'due south book is very New Criticism, Traditional Historical Criticism, and Structuralism (to brand some suppositions- it'due south all rather "old-school" to be honest). Which is not to say that at that place'south non value in Foster'due south reasonably attainable explanations of things to consider while reading, just that it's not necessarily the administrative text that information technology is advertised to exist. The book seems to miss the mark on a couple other fronts every bit well. While it seems aimed at "kids", few children's works are mention, instead presenting a combination of some actually excellent classics and some equally fantabulous young developed or teen literature pieces. What the book fails to acknowledge is that these 2 historic period groups are radically different, making the best use of this book probably a college-level classroom (where it could be a simple exercise in application of literary theory or an adult who would like to reminisce on some of the literature that they read in high school and the added dimensions they would see if they reread some of these works. And one final complaint- Foster uses male person pronouns for generic authors, readers, and characters, something which is no longer acceptable in nigh academic writing today. Notwithstanding, the volume is still worth a wait, with lots of caveats, since it has some interesting ideas presented in an accessible manner. It's as well got some great books in the recommendations section at the back and a prissy short story and analysis example. ...more
Diz
I appreciated the endeavor to introduce young readers to some of the tools that literature professors apply to sympathise and clarify texts. However, I wonder if this work is suitable for those without much reading experience. The author drops the names of books, authors, and characters, and often makes references to famous works of literature. As an gorging reader, I picked up all of the references and understood their relevance to the points the author was making, but I had a feeling that if I didn' I appreciated the try to introduce young readers to some of the tools that literature professors utilise to empathize and analyze texts. However, I wonder if this work is suitable for those without much reading experience. The writer drops the names of books, authors, and characters, and ofttimes makes references to famous works of literature. As an gorging reader, I picked up all of the references and understood their relevance to the points the writer was making, merely I had a feeling that if I didn't take that groundwork knowledge, it would be difficult to brand sense of. ...more than
Jenni Ackerman
May 07, 2014 rated it did not like it
I was going to read this with the kids. Instead, I returned it. The book says 8-12, but the writing was as well basic for my 12 year one-time and the examples used in the book were either way to developed or Dr. Seuss. Instead, I will read the original and discuss it with the kids.
Arjun
Aug 19, 2015 rated it liked it
Reading this was going groovy... Until I realized I was reading the wrong book.
Sara
Jan 08, 2018 rated it liked it
Um...not bad. Interesting and probably volition revisit in a couple years.
Keri-Lynn
After truly enjoying Foster'due south books for adults, How to Read Literature Like a Professor" and "How to Read Novels Like a Professor", I was gear up to enjoy this volume and give it high marks as well. I knew there would be no new revelations which weren't in the adult books, and that was not what I was later on. I mainly wanted to see what examples he used, as I was curious as to which kids books could be used for that purpose. I must admit to quite a bit of disappointment. Although Foster did utilize some you After truly enjoying Foster'southward books for adults, How to Read Literature Similar a Professor" and "How to Read Novels Similar a Professor", I was prepare to enjoy this book and give it high marks equally well. I knew in that location would exist no new revelations which weren't in the adult books, and that was non what I was after. I mainly wanted to run across what examples he used, equally I was curious equally to which kids books could exist used for that purpose. I must admit to quite a chip of disappointment. Although Foster did use some younger books (nigh were more Young Adult than "Kids" and so I would take retitled the volume equally beingness for young adults), I was sorry to see he used a lot of the same examples he did in the adult books. Though some immature readers may have read the books he used, many examples weren't from "kids'" books or fifty-fifty classics that kids would read. The chapter which includes a long passage for readers to analyze was correct out of his volume for adults with barely whatsoever changes. Granted, it was not inappropriate for kids, only I don't know of any "child"-meaning someone nether 14, who would be able to relate very well to the passage. I expected him to use more examples from books with main characters who were younger than 15 or at least younger than xviii. I did, however, recollect the examples Foster used from the classics and from mod writers which had young main characters were good choices. I wanted to see more than of those. ...more
Emma
Dec 20, 2018 rated information technology it was astonishing
How to Read Literature Similar a Professor: For Kids by Thomas C. Foster is a non-fiction book in that location are different capacity nigh different themes in liturature all stating information and his opinion of these themes. while reading the book I broadened my opinions and ideas about certain topics even learned new ones. in my stance, this book was very well written and was worded in a way that'southward easy to understand. the only thing I dislike about this book is that some of the examples its stating I practise How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids by Thomas C. Foster is a not-fiction book in that location are different chapters about different themes in liturature all stating information and his opinion of these themes. while reading the book I broadened my opinions and ideas about sure topics even learned new ones. in my stance, this book was very well written and was worded in a way that's easy to sympathise. the only affair I dislike about this book is that some of the examples its stating I exercise not know of and feel every bit though I'grand missing some data. this book inspired me to augment my view and read different genres. I would recommend this book to anyone who is starting to write there own novels or are only trying to find new books to read. I loved the encompass of this book because it has a very friendly advent and has some characters that are hands recognizable which hooks readers for they will find recognizable characters in his writings. overall I would give this book v stars. ...more
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Aug 04, 2014 rated information technology liked it
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So my girl was assigned Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor as her summertime reading in high school (she'southward in avant-garde classes). I bought the eBook and said I'd read it with her. Well, she finished but I fizzled. Nosotros both hated it. Foster'due south examples were, by and large, books we had never read.
Despite that, I liked the message of the book. Therefore, I purchased this "for kids" version. Well, information technology'due south not for kids, only I think it is a much better book for teens. While t
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So my daughter was assigned Foster'southward How to Read Literature Like a Professor every bit her summer reading in loftier school (she'due south in advanced classes). I bought the eBook and said I'd read information technology with her. Well, she finished but I fizzled. We both hated it. Foster'southward examples were, more than often than not, books we had never read.
Despite that, I liked the message of the book. Therefore, I purchased this "for kids" version. Well, it's not for kids, but I call up it is a much better book for teens. While there are still references to adult books and plays, there are more than that use children's and teen titles.
This was a slow read, but one that I'grand glad I did read. I do make the connections more than readily at present equally I read, although I'll never dissect...er, compare...quite the manner Foster does.
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Amy
I would recommend this piffling book to anyone who wants to dig deeper into their reading, merely doesn't know how to recognize symbols, literary allusions, or know where to beginning to get more from the experience. This volume offers the basic skills to get glean more from reading and provides examples of each strategy discussed. I institute it to exist a quite helpful refresher, and bonus as I've been reading I've been practicing what I learned and I feel like a genius. :) I would recommend this little book to anyone who wants to dig deeper into their reading, but doesn't know how to recognize symbols, literary allusions, or know where to start to get more from the feel. This book offers the basic skills to get glean more from reading and provides examples of each strategy discussed. I found it to be a quite helpful refresher, and bonus as I've been reading I've been practicing what I learned and I feel like a genius. :) ...more
Tara
Jun 29, 2018 rated it it was ok
Blah. As well mature for middle school. :( Disappointed.
Dakshesh Thacker
Although I may not exist the biggest reader of fiction as an adult, as a child I have spent many an evening reading The Hardy Boys Casefiles and Captain W.Due east. Johns's ageless Biggles' Air Adventures. Near ever I looked for the common set pieces, nuances and plot twists which made recurring appearances volume after book.
On the more serious fiction side, I am constantly intrigued by the similarities of the character arc of Karna from the Mahabharata and Snape from the Harry Potter universe. Both, tru
Although I may not exist the biggest reader of fiction as an developed, equally a child I have spent many an evening reading The Hardy Boys Casefiles and Captain W.E. Johns'due south ageless Biggles' Air Adventures. Almost e'er I looked for the common set pieces, nuances and plot twists which fabricated recurring appearances book subsequently volume.
On the more serious fiction side, I am constantly intrigued by the similarities of the character arc of Karna from the Mahabharata and Snape from the Harry Potter universe. Both, true heroes, dauntless men who fought from what appeared to exist the wrong side and never really got the credence that they should.
The consulting one-half of my encephalon has thus e'er propelled me to analyze literature, seek patterns and deconstruct what I am reading. This trajectory in my caput led to my discovery of Foster's How to series.
At a superfast page turning velocity, Foster lays bare the rules of what may seem very obvious belittling frameworks/ situations when reading literature. Giving varied examples ranging from early children'southward reading to young developed fiction, Foster elucidates a plethora of structures with ease. The conversational mode of writing, sometimes bordering slapstick humor only adds to the ease of reading.
Some of the structures such as interpreting symbols and nature may come beyond as mundane but the rest could take been developed simply with practiced observations with a groovy centre.
The highlight of the book is the last chapter where Foster chooses a gripping curt story to read and employ the techniques of analysis. The discussion oriented nature of the chapter helps the reader analyze the brusk story from multiple perspectives and truly utilize the learnings from the book.
I may not be completely mesmerized past the content of the volume, but it does polish overall in churning aha moments which make you go: I probably saw this somewhere.
Lastly, although the primary audience for this book maybe a middle/high schoolhouse English teacher simply that said the other reviews and my ain experience affirms my universality of this book.. You could be someone like me looking to gather a literature analysis toolkit or someone just looking for a nostalgia trip to kid and young adult fiction. You may simply end up discovering something new from the book.
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Eva
Jul 25, 2017 rated it information technology was amazing
Thomas C. Foster is a very entertaining writer. I felt similar he was talking right to me. I really enjoyed his insights into literature. I thought lots of thoughts I'd never idea before. I think the book will give me a deeper appreciation of what I read in the hereafter. One of his main points is that the aforementioned stories keep getting retold. I was inspired to read/review some quondam fairy tales and greek myths. Thomas C. Foster is a very entertaining writer. I felt like he was talking right to me. I really enjoyed his insights into literature. I thought lots of thoughts I'd never thought before. I recollect the book will give me a deeper appreciation of what I read in the hereafter. One of his main points is that the same stories go on getting retold. I was inspired to read/review some old fairy tales and greek myths. ...more
Tara
Jul 04, 2019 rated it liked it
Done with the first of Cam's summer reading books. It'south definitely not aimed at kids - more at teens. My niece is reading the original for her AP English language course. I don't envy her.
This was a tough read for me equally a well-read developed. I don't retrieve this book should be read. Enquire students to read the intro, then pull out a chapter or two as chosen texts require. — idea from Kelly
emily
January 02, 2022 rated it really liked it
3 1/two stars rounded upward to 4. Although this isn't an exhaustive list of literary devices and symbolism, it's enough to get the ball rolling and encourage the reader to wait beneath the surface of whatever they may be reading. I hold with previous reviewers—it should be labeled "for teens" instead of "for kids." With all of the references to Sophocles and Shakespeare, I would guess 13-sixteen to be a more realistic target audience.
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Nikki Edgar
Aug 06, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Fun fiddling volume nigh literature. I hope my kids will read this book likewise. Y'all may acquire something! This is better for older kids. Such every bit tweens and teens.
Amy T.
Nov 23, 2021 rated information technology really liked it
I randomly picked up this volume at the library. It should say "for teens" instead of "for kids."
Emmeline Hamlin
How To Read Literature Like A Professor: For Kids. By Thomas C. Foster. Non-fiction.

I would depict this book's structure every bit Informative Writing. The author's purpose is to inform readers nearly literary devices. The main idea of this book is to assistance people with reading literature. I learned many tips on reading literature. I did like how they used different characters to pull the book together. I disliked the fact that about of the characters used were simply interesting to a certain group of pe

How To Read Literature Like A Professor: For Kids. By Thomas C. Foster. Non-fiction.

I would describe this book's construction as Informative Writing. The author's purpose is to inform readers about literary devices. The main idea of this book is to help people with reading literature. I learned many tips on reading literature. I did like how they used different characters to pull the book together. I disliked the fact that well-nigh of the characters used were but interesting to a certain group of people. I would recommend this book to my cousin. I think the cover was a very astute representation of this book. Well-nigh of the characters on the cover were mentioned in the book.

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Anne Hawn Smith
This is an excellent volume for kids in heart school and even some high school, although it might seem a little kittenish for the older students. It takes themes prevalent in literature and helps a pupil to see the patterns and the large part of the story that is written between the lines. In fact, information technology is a chip like a route map to help readers to pick out the important parts of a book while they are reading. Once read, I think the students would be able to apply this knowledge to any writing assig This is an fantabulous book for kids in heart school and even some high school, although it might seem a picayune kittenish for the older students. It takes themes prevalent in literature and helps a student to encounter the patterns and the large function of the story that is written between the lines. In fact, information technology is a bit like a road map to help readers to pick out the important parts of a book while they are reading. One time read, I think the students would be able to apply this knowledge to any writing assignment in school and at to the lowest degree, begin to understand it.

The author has a companion book about reading novels and I call up this is important. This volume deals with literature and the smashing literary themes and would be almost impossible to utilise all of them to novels, but in even the simplest novel there are themes and Dr. Foster's books volition assist.

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Melissa Polk
There may be some things in this book that.. matter. That I can use. I don't know. Here's the matter: I wanted to use this to aid my son learn to analyze literature. We homeschool and for whatever reason, analyzing stories to death is a matter. I don't get it, I'm non good at information technology, I don't like it. Simply I'm supposed to teach it. I wanted this volume to exist the reply. Instead information technology was full of blanket statements "a ghost is never but a ghost" and convoluted nonsense (okay, it wasn't nonsense, I just thin There may exist some things in this book that.. matter. That I tin use. I don't know. Here'southward the matter: I wanted to use this to help my son larn to analyze literature. Nosotros homeschool and for whatever reason, analyzing stories to expiry is a matter. I don't become it, I'm not good at it, I don't similar it. Simply I'm supposed to teach it. I wanted this book to be the answer. Instead information technology was full of coating statements "a ghost is never only a ghost" and convoluted nonsense (okay, it wasn't nonsense, I simply think it's crap).

Happier now more than than ever that I didn't persue that English language degree. But also not, because then maybe I could teach this mess.

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Patricia
Nov 16, 2017 rated it did not like it
Any book with the championship "for kids" should really exist written with a kid's listen and experiences in mind. That concept seems to take been lost on the author or whomever decided to slap the "for kids" on this volume title. For this reason alone, I would not recommend information technology at all. Know your readers!!

I picked this up in the children's section of the library and experience that it just does not vest in that location.
This book feels like it is written for an older audition than the title suggests equally it makes references

Any book with the title "for kids" should actually be written with a kid'south listen and experiences in mind. That concept seems to accept been lost on the writer or whomever decided to slap the "for kids" on this book title. For this reason lone, I would not recommend it at all. Know your readers!!

I picked this up in the children's section of the library and experience that it just does non vest in that location.
This book feels like it is written for an older audition than the title suggests as information technology makes references to adult written works and developed subject matters. Over again, know your readers!!

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Steve Tetreault
This is a well-written guide for readers in middle and high school that introduces and explains how to analyze literature. Information technology's a pretty quick read, with short capacity that are written with a very approachable level of text. We are considering adopting this as a classroom text for our middle schoolhouse students, and equally a required text for our loftier school students, and I call back it's a skillful idea. This is a well-written guide for readers in middle and loftier school that introduces and explains how to analyze literature. It's a pretty quick read, with short capacity that are written with a very approachable level of text. Nosotros are considering adopting this as a classroom text for our middle school students, and every bit a required text for our loftier schoolhouse students, and I think it'south a skillful thought. ...more
Mary Lou Webb
Aug 24, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Not for immature kids.

My granddaughter's freshman class is using this volume. I bought a copy in order to be able to help her with advice, if demand exist. One of the first thing'southward my granddaughter said to me was, "This book is NOT for kids!" Afterward I read it, I have to agree. While not specific, information technology does hash out sex in books and symbols that represent sex (due east.g. wedlock) and other topics beyond the experience of almost simple age children.

It'due south written in language an viii-year-onetime could easily understand

Not for young kids.

My granddaughter'southward freshman grade is using this volume. I bought a copy in club to be able to assist her with advice, if demand be. One of the first matter's my granddaughter said to me was, "This volume is NOT for kids!" After I read it, I have to concur. While not specific, it does hash out sexual activity in books and symbols that correspond sexual activity (due east.one thousand. marriage) and other topics beyond the feel of virtually elementary age children.

Information technology'south written in language an eight-year-erstwhile could easily empathise, but some of the examples and discussions are on topics that are likely beyond the average student in 3rd or fourth grade. The last example in the book would diameter them to tears. I've worked with children of diverse ages throughout the years, my daughter is a teacher, and I've heard students' discussions with peers, all of which class the basis of my opinion.

All of that said, I believe it's an excellent book, and totally appropriate for 9th graders. It probably is too like shooting fish in a barrel a volume for upper classmen, but this is a book that likely has something new for many students. Instead of ages 8-12, I'd set the ages to 10-14.

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Paige Schroeder
How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids by Thomas C. Foster. The authors purpose of the book is to testify the reader where literature comes from and draw things used in literature to help the readers sympathise them ameliorate. The main idea of this book is that every trip is a quest. I interpret this as saying that every volume is a trip and there is a quest within the book. I learned that all writer'due south go their book ideas from other books/films/art. I too learned that in that location tin be a lot How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids past Thomas C. Foster. The authors purpose of the book is to testify the reader where literature comes from and describe things used in literature to assist the readers understand them amend. The principal idea of this volume is that every trip is a quest. I interpret this as saying that every book is a trip and there is a quest within the book. I learned that all writer's get their book ideas from other books/films/art. I also learned that at that place can exist a lot deeper meanings within symbols and sure phrases and words in books. I liked how informative this book was. I also liked how descriptive it was. I didn't really like how rarely the chapters went together. I simply found that it made the volume a little more than confusing and not equally organized. I would recommend this volume to other ELA teachers and students. I think the encompass represented it and didn't at the same time. I call back information technology showed how books can allude to each other, but I as well think it is a little off topic from what the book is most. Overall this book is alright. It isn't my favorite but I would recommend it. ...more
MMcD
January 07, 2019 rated it information technology was ok
Offset of all, Id similar to say that this review is somewhat biased. I experience for many others that this would be an first-class read as it is very informative and piece of cake to read. At a sure historic period, I believe that this book has been entirely covered and unfortunately, I and many others in my course have exceeded this historic period. Which this goes without saying, it lost its main purpose; to inform. It sort of vanquish the dead horse. The writing style itself was very basic and it did not flow very well. I very much enjo Showtime of all, Id like to say that this review is somewhat biased. I feel for many others that this would be an excellent read as it is very informative and piece of cake to read. At a certain age, I believe that this book has been entirely covered and unfortunately, I and many others in my class have exceeded this age. Which this goes without proverb, it lost its principal purpose; to inform. Information technology sort of crush the expressionless horse. The writing mode itself was very basic and information technology did not flow very well. I very much enjoyed some of the examples as they covered some of my favourite stories (ex. The Hobbit and Narnia) and I think these added a great deal of the positive thoughts I have on the volume. This is another point of bias for me as Nonfiction books are cracking in all (I prefer science and history) but I am a bigger fan of fiction. Id totally recommends this book to children viii and under every bit the overall content was very good and the writing style would be pleasing to kids of this age.

A little note: Practise not let this review forbid you lot from reading this book. You may have a different opinion. Id rate it 2 ane/ii stars if it was possible.

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L.E. Fidler
i employ "how to read literature similar a professor" at school all the time - foster is able to explain some of the basic tenets of reading fiction in a conversational and manageable way and unremarkably i have pretty good success.

that said, not many of my high school students are reading or enlightened of james joyce (and, while they're more than probable to have heard of toni morrison, they're less likely to accept read her).

enter: how to read literature like a professor...at present, for kids!

my AP kids will however become the g

i use "how to read literature similar a professor" at schoolhouse all the time - foster is able to explain some of the basic tenets of reading fiction in a conversational and manageable way and usually i take pretty skillful success.

that said, not many of my high school students are reading or aware of james joyce (and, while they're more likely to take heard of toni morrison, they're less likely to take read her).

enter: how to read literature similar a professor...now, for kids!

my AP kids will nevertheless get the grown-up version, but for my sophomores, i'm thinking of subbing in a few of these chapters. they're shorter and more probable to use familiar children'southward books (think: the secret garden) than more difficult-to-parse, obscure adult classics.

likewise, the chapters are shorter, which appeals to every loftier school student, regardless of level.

still, lots of capacity from the original version are absent in this one, and, and then, information technology'southward only a partial solution, but using for struggling readers seems like a good way to get here.

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VoidofThings
Aug 27, 2021 rated it it was astonishing
Wow!

I did not expect this volume to be good when I picked it upwards for my Literature class... It was fun, entertaining, and interactive. Thomas Foster really speaks through the novel. He makes valid and reasonable points.

Foster does really well at conveying the betoken for each chapter. He is clear and concise, but he likewise elaborates enough to brand it understandable and to walk readers towards his conclusion. Emotion, awe, and his gorging interest in literature is well-conveyed through this novel.

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Wow!

I did non expect this book to be good when I picked it up for my Literature class... It was fun, entertaining, and interactive. Thomas Foster really speaks through the novel. He makes valid and reasonable points.

Foster does really well at conveying the signal for each chapter. He is clear and concise, merely he also elaborates enough to brand it understandable and to walk readers towards his decision. Emotion, awe, and his gorging interest in literature is well-conveyed through this novel.

Ane thing I volition note is when they published this equally a "For Kids" version, they really meant high school students. There are many references in this novel that are definitely not "for kids". Kids probably wouldn't understand virtually of the references in this novel. The references are more than difficult novels usually read in hs. There are also some more parent advisory needed content if this was intended for what nosotros imagine when we say "kids". When this was marketed, I call up it should take been stressed that the "kids" in reference are really immature adults.

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Sara Lawson
As someone who has read a great bargain and quite broadly, I found this book an entertaining assay of how to get more out of what you read. Equally Foster noted, English professors oftentimes have more feel with books and have read more stories, allowing them to make connections between books. His recommendation to go along reading is the best mode to start making your own connections. That said, this is a book for kids who like to read and have moved (or are willing to motion) beyond enjoying 1 or 2 f As someone who has read a peachy deal and quite broadly, I found this book an entertaining assay of how to get more out of what you read. As Foster noted, English professors often take more experience with books and take read more stories, allowing them to brand connections betwixt books. His recommendation to keep reading is the best way to get-go making your own connections. That said, this is a book for kids who like to read and have moved (or are willing to movement) beyond enjoying one or 2 favorite children's book series. Otherwise, this book would of course be lost on kids (as many of the reviews state). The writing way is entertaining and easy-to-read, if yous are interested in books, books, and more books. I recommend this to readers, young and old.

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Thomas C. Foster is Professor of English at the University of Michigan, Flintstone, where he teaches classes in contemporary fiction, drama, and verse as well as creative writing and composition. Foster has been teaching literature and writing since 1975, the final 20-i years at the University of Michigan-Flint. He lives in Eastward Lansing, Michigan.

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Thomas C. Foster is Professor of English language at the University of Michigan, Flint, where he teaches classes in contemporary fiction, drama, and verse as well equally artistic writing and composition. Foster has been didactics literature and writing since 1975, the last twenty-i years at the Academy of Michigan-Flint. He lives in East Lansing, Michigan.

In addition to How to Read Novels Like a Professor (Summertime 2008) and How to Read Literature Like a Professor (2003), both from HarperCollins, Foster is the author of Form and Society in Mod Literature (Northern Illinois Academy Printing, 1988), Seamus Heaney (Twayne, 1989), and Understanding John Fowles(University of Southward Carolina Press, 1994). His novel The Professor's Daughter, is in progress.

Foster studied English at Dartmouth College and then Michigan Country University, moving forward from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to the twentieth in the procedure. His academic writing has concentrated on twentieth-century British, American, and Irish figures and movements—James Joyce, William Faulkner, Seamus Heaney, John Fowles, Derek Mahon, Eavan Boland, modernism and postmodernism. Simply he reads and teaches lots of other writers and periods: Shakespeare, Sophocles, Homer, Dickens, Hardy, Poe, Ibsen, Twain.

Author photograph courtesy of HarperCollins.

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