You have the option, for this question, of drawing on one, two or more works of children’s literature. In answering the question you do not need to agree that the quoted phrase is a fitting description for all recent children’s literature and you can consider whether there are counter-examples.
The chapter by Stephens in Reader 2 Classic Texts and Contemporary Trends on voices in Junk and the techniques used by Burgess is particularly relevant. If you chose to read Mortal Engines, Activities 6.15, 6.16 and 6.17 in the Study Guide will be good starting points alongside the critical essays by Sambell and Dawson in Reader 2 Classic Texts and Contemporary Trends. Giles’ essay on The Other Side of Truth, also in Reader 2 Classic Texts and Contemporary Trends, discusses ways in which the novel provides an unfamiliar (to many readers) perspective and how traditional figures and sites of authority are represented. Ringrose’s essay in the same volume points to debates about new historical fiction which may be relevant if you chose to read Coram Boy.
You can if you wish include other examples, for instance any which were discussed in the online forum activity for Block 6, from the wiki or your reading in earlier blocks, as long as you also discuss at least two set books from Block 6 (including Junk). Remember to provide references if you are quoting from or paraphrasing forum discussions and wiki texts.
Sources attached:
Study Guide
Reader 2
Word file with texts of “Online forum discussion” and “wiki”
Author will have to use own copies of set literature texts or consult online.
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