You can have a horror novel without gothic elements, but it's impossible to have a gothic novel without horror. This Dark Endeavor has both in spades. On Novel Novice we've talked before about what elements make a gothic novel (here and here) but Kenneth Oppel captures them so well, it's worth revisiting. Like horror, the... Continue Reading →
One of the things we love so much about This Dark Endeavor is that it's the perfect novel for teachers to incorporate into their classroom. After all, Frankenstein is often found as part of the required curriculum in schools across the country -- so as a prequel, This Dark Endeavor is the perfect new YA... Continue Reading →
One of the things we love so much about This Dark Endeavor is that it's the perfect novel for teachers to incorporate into their classroom. After all, Frankenstein is often found as part of the required curriculum in schools across the country -- so as a prequel, This Dark Endeavor is the perfect new YA... Continue Reading →
Any time you have a new book tied in to a classic, there are loads of ways to use it in the classroom. Below you'll find essay prompts and project ideas for Kenneth Oppel's This Dark Endeavor. Essays: * Much of This Dark Endeavor concerns alchemy and the ways it intersects with modern science. Do... Continue Reading →
Any time you have a new book tied in to a classic, there are loads of ways to use it in the classroom. Below you'll find essay prompts and project ideas for Kenneth Oppel's This Dark Endeavor. Essays: * Much of This Dark Endeavor concerns alchemy and the ways it intersects with modern science. Do... Continue Reading →
Part of what makes This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel so much fun to read, is that it offers a fresh take on the classic Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. There have been countless adaptations and "twists" of the beloved tale over the years, so today we take a look at some of our favorites from... Continue Reading →
Part of what makes This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel so much fun to read, is that it offers a fresh take on the classic Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. There have been countless adaptations and "twists" of the beloved tale over the years, so today we take a look at some of our favorites from... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to have This Dark Endeavor author Kenneth Oppel guest blogging ... and with Halloween just a week away, this is a very timely topic! Thanks Ken, for stopping by! *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â * What's Really Frightening Since Halloween is practically upon us it seems a good time to have a little chat about... Continue Reading →
If you were a fan of This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel, then today's post is just for you: our reading recommendations for what to pick up next! Here's a look at our top picks: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey This smartly conceived novel (the first in a series) harkens back to the writing style... Continue Reading →
If you were a fan of This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel, then today's post is just for you: our reading recommendations for what to pick up next! Here's a look at our top picks: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey This smartly conceived novel (the first in a series) harkens back to the writing style... Continue Reading →
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