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Literary Analysis-Grab your magnifying glass and step into the world of literary investigation! In Literary Detective Agency, students become story sleuths—uncovering clues, analyzing motives, and revealing the hidden meanings behind every tale. Together, we’ll read four diverse and thought-provoking books: A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher, a magical mystery where even bread can be a weapon for justice; Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie, an imaginative adventure about the power of storytelling; Animal Farm by George Orwell, a sharp allegory about power and corruption; and It’s Not Bragging If It’s True by Zaila Avant-Garde, a modern memoir about brilliance, resilience, and finding your voice. Through discussion, creative writing, and projects, students will crack literary “case files,” decode symbols and metaphors, and sharpen their analytical skills to see stories not just as readers—but as literary detectives.

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