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Plots for Children's Literature—How Simple Is Too Simple?
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The plot of a story can be especially tricky for writers because it needs to keep children focused on a certain topic. A good plot for any book needs to keep the readers interested and paying attention to the story, wondering how everything will work out in the end- if it ever does. A good example of a children's story that keeps a simple, yet intriguing plot is a well-known favorite among many- The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper.
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