Another consists simply in the longevity of the monuments themselves, which have stood, relatively unchanged, through so much human history. Who were these people? Why did they go to so much effort, over such a long period? What was it like to be them? These perennially elusive questions form one major aspect of the monuments’ appeal to writers, as to other people. Indeed, we are looking at the work of their hands, which stands as a complex and mute puzzle, an empathetic conundrum of the kind novels seem well suited to explore. Here we can touch and gaze upon objects that were important to those who came before us. As reminders of, and sometimes portals to, the past, they are natural subjects for any writer for whom questions of history and belief exercise a fascination. Henges, standing stones, barrows, ancient trackways and other types of prehistoric site are common features in British children’s fantasy fiction. Thank you.1 2 3 Children of the Stones: Prehistoric Sites in British Children’s Fantasy, 1965-2005Ĭharles Butler, University of the West of England PLEASE NOTE: Orders are still shipping quickly, but because of delays with the postal service due to the pandemic, please expect additional time to receive your book(s). Please note that shipping rates are for an average sized book, supplemental shipping may apply if the book is heavy and/or oversize, or if there are multiple books in a shipment.

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