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"Equipping Space Cadets: Primary Science Fiction for Young Children" by Emily Midkiff is a book that explores the inclusion of real children in children's literature studies, specifically focusing on science fiction (sf) for young children. Midkiff argues that younger readers have the interest and ability to engage with sf, and that primary sf is feasible and beneficial. The book is divided into four chapters, which discuss the nature of childhood, the evaluation of currently available primary sf, representations of women and diversity in the genre, and the research findings from circulation data, surveys, and a read-aloud study with primary school children. While the book provides valuable insights, some claims may be overstated and further research is needed. [Extracted from the article] |
