Beyond Window-Dressing? Canadian Children's Fantasy at the Millennium

Exploring the evolution of Canadian children's fantasy, this book assesses the genre's past reputation and its improvements from 2000 to 2004. It features a diverse range of authors, including both emerging talents and internationally recognized writers, comparing Canadian works with those from the UK and US. The analysis emphasizes the need for rigorous standards in evaluating fantasy literature, highlighting significant developments within the genre during the early twenty-first century and challenging preconceived notions about its quality.