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Fantasia: A Short Story for Children and Adults by [Turley, Jane]

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by Jane Turley (Author)

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The year is 2031 and Walt Disney, suspended in cryogenic suspension since 1966, has been brought back to life by Dr Corey, a scientist researching brain function for the purpose of suspending life for space travel. But Dr Corey gets more than he bargained for when Walt awakens. Opinionated, arrogant and still in love with films, Walt is overawed when he discovers what has happened to the world in the intervening years: films are a whole-body experience, all human organs except the brain are replaceable and research is underway to preserve life so mankind can reach the outer edges of the universe. But what shocks Walt most is the news that the world is being affected by catastrophic climate change...

Fantasia is a universal story containing humour and pathos. It is particularly suitable as an educational tool for children who are beginning to learn the science of climate change and understand the concept of social responsibility. It was originally written by Jane for her children, all big Disney fans, and first published in Jane's adult short story collection, A Modern Life. It has now been released independently so it can reach the audience for whom it was initially intended.

Length: 23 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Age Level: 9 - 18

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"Turley spins an interesting tale raising lots of questions for young and older minds. Great choice for parents and teachers to raise discussions on modern technology, medical science and climate change using a non-scientific story-telling format." Goodreads

"... a cute and amusing short story. Its message is a powerful one and made me weep on the train while I was reading it." NetGalley

"This book was amazing! A definite must read for old and young. Walt Disney is how I have always imagined him and he made me chuckle, a lot. Do yourself a favour and read this book now, I promise it will put a smile on your face and brighten your day." Goodreads

"A really deep story. but also very funny. I would read again and again." Goodreads

"It's great that the author managed to convey the message without sounding too serious, in a simple and clear way but building it around interesting story. I think that for that alone, the story deserves a high rating, because I haven't found many books that will touch upon such issues in a similar, accessible way. " Goodreads

About the Author

Jane Turley lives in England and is the author of the sweet and salty adult short story collection A Modern Life and the novel The Changing Room, A British Comedy of Love, Loss and Laughter. Jane has written for the BBC, Gransnet, Whitefox Media and Publishing experts and the international literary magazine The View From Here. Jane is also the author of the long-standing humor blog The Witty Ways of a Wayward of Wife where she recounts her adventures as the acerbic and hopelessly incompetent Housewife Extraordinaire. To find out more about Jane and her forthcoming projects you can find her at www.janeturley.co.uk

Product details

File Size: 1242 KB
Print Length: 23 pages
Publisher: Sweet and Salty Books; First edition (October 10, 2015)
Publication Date: October 10, 2015
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B016H15XZM
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Word Wise: Enabled
Lending: Enabled
Screen Reader: Supported

Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled

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DEATH AND DISNEY

ByBarbara Mojicaon February 21, 2016

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This book is a short story containing 5,000 words. Fascinating plot combining the iconic character of Walt Disney with the subjects of cryogenic suspension and climate change. I would not recommend the book for young children, but children age nine and older will certainly enjoy it and have plenty of questions to ask after reading it.

At the outset we meet a doctor and his patient, Walt Disney, who has just emerged from a sixty-five year cryogenic suspension. The year is 2031; Disney awakes both crusty and humorous. He inquires if his film, “Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day” won the Oscar. Disney has much to learn about modern technology and film making. Soon he is busy reintroducing himself to this strange new world, where New York and London are flooding and viewers are able to transport themselves inside the films they are watching. As Walt grows stronger, it appears to the doctor that this first successful cryogenic resuscitation will be a total success. The ending is totally unexpected.

In less than twenty-five pages, Turley spins an interesting tale raising lots of questions for young and older minds. Great choice for parents and teachers to raise discussions on modern technology, medical science and climate change using a non-scientific story-telling format.

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It's great that the author managed to convey the message without ...

ByIzabellaon April 13, 2016

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Fantasia is a short story that's both full of humour and charm, and didactic. It grabbed my interested with the summary but in the end, the story turned out to be much more.

It's 2031 and Walt Disney is brought back to life after being in cryogenic suspension for over 60 years. But apart from his story, or maybe I should say in between, the author placed a very important message. I think that the story is well suited for both children and adults, and will serve the purpose in both cases. For children, it will be of educational value, and for adults, it will remind us of a danger of global warming, that's very real nowadays.

It's great that the author managed to convey the message without sounding too serious, in a simple and clear way but building it around interesting story. I think that for that alone, the story deserves a high rating, because I haven't found many books that will touch upon such issues in a similar, accessible way. Apart from that, I also really liked all the funny parts and dialogues which made the read fun, especially Walt Disney asking about "his Pooh" and learning things about this future world.

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Longer please

ByLisa Califfon April 3, 2016

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I wish it was longer. I really enjoyed the book but need to know more, does he come back. Please continue this story

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Not what you think it will be

ByEzra Holton March 10, 2016

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I got this because it sounded fun to see what it would be like to have walt disney alive. I wish that had been the main point of the story. This was just about global warming with a thin layer what they say it is about. I am disappointed. You can write about global warming if you want but don't pretend it will be something else, please.

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Disney Magic

ByA. Roseon November 9, 2015

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I grew up with the (untrue) story that Walt Disney had been cryonically frozen so that he could come back again in the future once scientists knew how to bring bodies back to life. I'd forgotten all about this until I read Fantasia and what a lovely idea this futuristic tale is.

Fantasia is set in 2031, close enough to be real yet far enough away for us to wonder which parts could be true, and Walt Disney wakes up from his frozen hibernation feeling well with a slightly rusty voice. He learns of all the Disney films made after his death and also tries to grasp an understanding of all the new technical gadgets. His brief stay is enlightening and magical although he is quietly rather horrified at the state of the world - the global warming, climate change and flooding.

This is a well written short story, suitable for children from 9 years upwards, is thought provoking for children and adults alike.

I was provided with a copy of this ebook in return for an honest and unbiased review.

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A solid and compelling short story

ByYancy Caruthers, Author of Northwest of Edenon November 16, 2015

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This looked interesting enough, and I agreed to review it as a fast read. Turley rapidly characterizes her version of Walt Disney, after he wakes from a cryogenic sleep to a world which is drastically different from the one he lived in. Much of it was about how he would see the entertainment industry in the interim, and I think Turley composed a realistic scenario for the reader.

There is also a climate change message contained in this book, although it isn't preachy or political. It felt a little like it might have been inserted as an afterthought. The story would have been just as strong without it. That's my only criticism.

I'm still giving it five stars, because the character was strong enough to carry the plot (difficult in a short story) and partly because the ending was so unpredictable and yet so very Mr. Disney.

I received a copy for review through a social media review group, and have no other connection with the author.

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Solid short story from a talented author

BySci-Fi and Scaryon October 26, 2015

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At only 23 pages long, Fantasia is a quick and pleasurable read. Disney is portrayed as a bit of a stubborn curmudgeon that the reader swiftly develops a bit of affection for. I think the author nailed the look at the world through the eyes of someone who hadn't seen all the problems - specifically with climate change and conservation of resources - bearing down on our world full bore.

I would warn readers that even though this is a book about Disney, this is not a Disney book. Therefore, I wouldn't buy it with the expectation of your 5 or 6 year old enjoying it. I would guess it would be more suitable for 8+.

There's one line in the book that is vaguely sacrilegious and made me choke on my coffee when I read it. Definitely wasn't expecting it, and loved the quick hit of humor that it gave the story.

Overall, solid short story from a talented author.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Love actually

I loved this short story inside the workings of Walt Disney the greatest cartoonist that the world will ever know.

Published 1 year ago by Brenda Nicol

Fantasy + Humour + Educational - Count me in!

Right off, there's of the character of Mr Disney is brilliant. His name conjures up wonder, fantasy and unlimited possibilities in the Disney World.Read more

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Likable enough but I had a hard time with a grouchy Walt Disney that used British slang

'Fantasia' by Jane Turley is a short story taking place in the not too distant future where Walt Disney is revived from his cryogenic suspension.Read more

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