Magical Realism
Fantastical elements are considered what in Magical Realism?
normal
Who is Percy Jackson?
demigod/son of Poseidon
What is Stanley wrongly accused of stealing?
a pair of athletic shoes
What did Rick Riordan major in?
English, History
What is Magical Realism?
a genre of literature that depicts the real world as having an undercurrent of magic or fantasy
What are the two things Percy struggles with behaviorally?
ADHD, dyslexia
How wide and deep were the holes assigned to be dug?
5 feet
What did Louis Sacher major in?
Economics, Law
When does Magical Realism take place?
Late 20th Century
What are the two themes discussed in this novel?
Identity, Power/Greek Mythology
What are the two themes discussed in this novel?
Fate, Nature
How long did Riordan teach?
15 years
Name one of other three well known authors (besides Rick Riordan and Louis Sacher)
Karen Russell, Kelly Link, Sarah Addison Allen
What are the fantastical elements seen in this novel?
-incorporation of gods, goddesses, mythical beings
-power/god traits play a role in the mortal world
-supernatural magic vs reality (juxtaposition)
What does fate reunify in Holes?
members of the Yelnats and Zeroni families
What did Louis Sacher study after being fired from a Connecticut sweater warehouse?
law
What are some of the characteristics of Magical Realism?
realistic setting, magical elements, limited information, critique, unique plot structure
Who stole Zeus' Lightening Bolt? And who stole Hades' Helm of Darkness?
Luke Castellan, Ares
Zeroni
What year did Holes receive the Newberry Medal award?
1999