Stories that violate the laws of physical reality fall into the genre of fantasy fiction. These imaginative subgenres use vivid, descriptive language to create
alternate realities. Exploring themes of good versus evil and
encouraging readers to suspend disbeliefs and search for a higher truth.
Fantasy is characterized by magical elements set in wondrous worlds of
fairies and wizards, talking animals and other beings, and objects with
superpowers. Science fiction is a subgenre of fantasy. Science fiction is based on the impact of actual, imagined
or potential science often set in the future.All of science fiction falls into the fantasy genre; however, not all fantasy is science fiction.
Criteria for Evaluating Science Fiction and Fantasy for Children
- Despite the fantastic aspects of the story, characters must behave in consistent and believable ways.
- There must still be rules for the fantasy world.
- Authors must assist readers in the “willing suspension of disbelief.”
- The themes should explore universal truths.
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