In 2008, combined Walt Disney World Resort© theme park attendance reached over 51 million, with the Magic Kingdom alone drawing over 17 million visitors. (Orlando Convention and Visitor Bureau)
Despite signifcant downturns in the economy, Disney theme parks have maintained attendance rates and made gains in attendance at some parks.

This is the tool teachers have been waiting for to explore important themes and to motivate students to become involved in the literature experience. Each title was carefully chosen using as criteria the quality of the writing, the importance of its message, and how easily it could serve as a springboard to junior novels that explore the same theme.

Grades 6-10.

"The American Dream" discusses the role of this theme in great works of literature such as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", "Death of a Salesman", "The Great Gatsby", "Their Eyes Were Watching God", and many others. With 20 essays and reprinted articles, this new title from the "Bloom's Literary Themes" series gives context and guidance to students studying the literary theme of the 'American dream'.

Discusses the role of death and dying in works such as "Beloved", "Heart of Darkness", "King Lear", "A Separate Peace", and many others. Featuring approximately 20 essays, this title provides insights on this recurring theme in literature.

Discusses the role of the labyrinth in "The Garden of Forking Paths", "Great Expectations", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Paradise Lost", and other works of literature. This title unravels this theme for literature students through 20 essays and critical analyses.