Megan's in my homework!

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Can't believe it took me this long to check, but Megan Whalen Turner is indeed mentioned in my children's lit text! Under modern fantasy, The King of Attolia is listed as a good example of a Quest Story. What's a Quest Story you ask?

Quest Stories are adventure stories with a search motif. The quest may be for a lofty purpose, such as justice or love, or for rich reward, such as a magical power or a hidden treasure. Quest stories that are serious in tone are called high fantasy. In these high fantasies, an imaginary otherworld is fully portrayed: the society, its history, family tree, geographic locations, population, religion, customs, and traditions. The conflict in these tales usually centers on the struggle between good and evil.

- Essentials of Children's Literature, p139 

Also on this list? The Hobbit, Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood, Wolf Tower, Narnia, The Lightning Thief, Sword of the Rightful King, and The Black Caldron. 
Also, it ranks The King of Attolia for ages 11-18. The Thief, which simply appears on the Newbery Honor list is ranked 12-16. 

Thoughts?