Here is a great article from the BBC about the secret hidden messages authors include in their writing for children. Asking the students what is the Determining Importance (secret message/lesson/theme) is an important Thinking Skill. But there is often a much deeper level of subtext and meaning, and we find it as we return to texts and gain experiences in life that chance our perspectives. In short, don't underestimate children's fiction!
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Life's greatest skill?
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