Have an idea for a book, maybe short story, maybe epic.
I've got a great story to tell, basically, and I know what the characters are like and what the whole plot and point of the story is. A war has to be fought in this one. But the theme? Medieval? Present day (like the war we have going on now)? A recent war, but not too close to the truth of our lives?
What do you think will reach the kids of today, about 12 yrs old?
2007-01-11 09:25:27 · 11 answers · asked by starryeyed 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
An allegory not one about today.
2007-01-11 09:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids that age love magic whether it is set in medieval times or present. They learn well with analogy so good vs evil is always a good theme. They like to feel safe and think that the world is OK when the evil is vanquished. I wish you good luck, I know my children love, Jack Whyte, C. S. Lewis, John Christoper, and my all time favourite Prince Ombra by Roderic MacLeish.
2007-01-11 09:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, kids don't know what's going on today. They probably don't need to either. Base this story in the past, or in the future. Both are good ideas. Just pick the one that fits the story best.
2007-01-11 09:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Patty O' Green 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children that young probably won't be very interested in any modern wars. I'd go with the medieval/magical theme.
2007-01-11 09:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by LSN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say recent, maybe even future. Sadly when kids hear "days of yore"....they tend to turn their noses up at the thought (though I would have loved it at 12...but I'm weird).
Good luck with whatever you decide.
2007-01-11 09:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by Courtlyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 03:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by boulger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would go with the fantasy magical theme, its pretty much all i read, or maybe even somehow mix fantasy and modern themes, but thats just my opinion :)
EDIT: also, can you email me the title if you do get it written and published? i would read it no matter what the theme, and it sounds pretty good, (my email is uo_ismylife@yahoo.com)
good luck with your story :)
2007-01-11 09:34:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kristofer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Present day- make them squirm a little with the thought of the Apocalypse... :)
2007-01-11 09:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by ÐIESEŁ ÐUB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost all kids like Medieval times and stuff like that. Gypsies, elves, fairies, trolls, dragons, that kind of stuff. I know I always did :)
2007-01-11 09:30:48 · answer #9 · answered by Kameo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If pikachu comes and gets explosives strapped to him
2007-01-11 09:28:51 · answer #10 · answered by Kurt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋