Storybook Worlds Made Real

Essays on the Places Inspired by Children's Narratives

Mark I West editor Kathy Merlock Jackson editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:5th May '22

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Storybook Worlds Made Real cover

Memorable children's narratives immerse readers in imaginary worlds that bring them into the story. Some of these places have been constructed in the real world--like Pinocchio's Tuscany or Anne of Green Gables' Prince Edward Island--where visitors relive their favorite childhood tales. Theme parks like Walt Disney World and Harry Potter World use technology to engineer enchanting environments that reconnect visitors with beloved fictional settings and characters in new ways. This collection of new essays explores the imagined places we loved as kids, with a focus on the meaning of setting and its power to shape the way we view the world.

“Beautifully highlights the life breathed into some of our most beloved tales, through the world of amusement parks and tourist attractions.”—Children’s Literature Association Quarterly

ISBN: 9781476674186

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm

Weight: 404g

292 pages