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C.S. Fritz | Terrifying Kids: Horror's Place In Children’s Literature
May 8, 2015
Should we encourage the bumps in the night? Can the terrifying be enjoyed by all ages? Simply, can the genre of horror be good for children's literature? This is no new concept to children’s books and films, there have been countless
tales and narratives told within the spooky realm. From R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps
to more prolific writers like Roald Dahl, or dark classics told by the Brothers
Grimm. Horror is as much a part of storytelling as any other genre, and its
presence, however lurking, is important and needed. Stephen King, the King of darkness himself puts it this way… “We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.” One of horror's major contributions to literature is its ability to develop the
imagination.
Horror challenges every consumer to separate fiction from non-fiction and from
nightmares to reality. It’s an experience that strengthens its readers. With
each page flip, and as the finished chapters grow, so does the boldness and
courage of each child. I ferociously encourage my children to read appropriate
horror and chilling tales, knowing what it produces is far greater than its
content. I know so many won’t agree with my opinion on the matter, but many will agree
that literature is suppose to challenge. All of art is suppose to challenge.
There should be a bit of discomfort within art, and I can think of no greater
discomfort than that which frightens us. GiveawayReaders, what frightens you in good ways when you read? Leave a comment below to
be entered to win the complete COTTONMOUTH series: COTTONMOUTH AND
THE RIVER, COTTONMOUTH AND THE GREAT GIFT, and COTTONMOUTH AND
THE END. About COTTONMOUTH AND THE ENDJoin Frederick Cottonmouth as he steps out of our world and into another in
order to complete his mission. In this dramatic conclusion to young Freddie's
story, he will face great challenges and conflicts. How will Freddie react when
he comes face-to-face with true darkness? Parents and their children will savor this creative story that has the artistic
sense of Where the Wild Things Are, the heart of Narnia, and the redemptive
themes of sacrifice and friendship. About C.S. FritzCasey “C.S.” Fritz is both master artist and writer, creating story with words
and illustrations. In 2011, he was nominated as Arizona Visual Artist of the
Year. Fritz is a lead pastor at Collective Church in Los Angeles, Calif. He
lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two young children. He is also the author
of COTTONMOUTH AND THE RIVER and COTTONMOUTH AND
THE GREAT GIFT.
Comments
15 comments posted.
Re: C.S. Fritz | Terrifying Kids: Horror's Place In Children’s Literature
Gosh, something that frightens yet in a good way. That's
kinda hard to explain...I guess one thing would be a horror
novel or a thriller in that they are meant to scare. Honestly
idk :/
(H J 12:35pm May 8, 2015)
Unexpected things that are out of the blue.
(Marissa Yip-Young 5:53am May 8, 2015)
yeah, unexpected things tend to frighten me.
(Angela Parrish 10:56am May 8, 2015)
Unexpected things are worst nightmare to people with
anxiety & I'm one of them. This book blurb rocks by the
way.
(Ashley Joseph 1:22pm May 8, 2015)
Unexpected happenings are scary and troubling.
Marilyn Collins
(Marilyn Collins 5:33pm May 8, 2015)
I like when the scare builds throughout the story. Thanks.
(Jana B 5:40pm May 8, 2015)
I like the way I get tense while reading a thriller
(Diane Pollock 6:48pm May 8, 2015)
I have two small kiddos...but one is at that perfect age where he would enjoy me reading this to him...have been on the hunt for something intriguing to him..and myself even...
(Michelle Arredondo 6:00pm May 9, 2015)
Allowing my imagination to run away when I'm reading. I have such an active imagination that I can really scare myself late at night.
(Kai Wong 8:46pm May 9, 2015)
Scary situations which are difficult to escape from.
(Sharon Berger 12:00pm May 10, 2015)
My heart starts racing when I'm so into the book and something really scary happens and when that happens I start reading faster and faster till it's over . I do love books like that , and it sure doesn't take long to read one when you fill like you are there. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful giveaway .
(Joan Thrasher 3:41pm May 10, 2015)
First of all thank you for the chance to win, Secondly thank you for waking up my brain cells with that thought provoking question. I would have to say that the unexpected, the unknown, the unrelenting gives a person an imagination and it also helps us deal with the 'monsters' and frightening things in our lives whether its being lost, or dealing with an overbearing boss. All in all to answer you question what frightens me in good ways when I read -- it brings me closer together with other people. Best of luck to all who entered
(Holly Loch 1:44am May 11, 2015)
I love the unexpected it makes life interesting.
(Denise Austin 12:50pm May 11, 2015)
What frightens me is when I read a scary book and I am
really into it, then I have to take a break. When I do
that, I let my imagination run wild and usually scare
myself worse and have to read it to calm myself down!
(Renae Kelly 4:50pm May 11, 2015)
I have never read any of these books and for the last
week no matter where I keep checking online this book
keeps popping up. I figured it was a sign for me to get
my hands on it. I stumbled upon this contest & suddenly
your giving the books away as well. A bit spooky but
really looking forward to reading the book.
(Germaine Perera 10:17pm May 11, 2015)
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