A WORD ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 679.

THINKING AHEAD

CHIVALRY

PROJECT SUGGESTIONS (Stories 6 – 10)

Work in small groups. Do research on the Internet aimed at finding out more about life and activities of a legendary athlete. Organize your information and prepare a guided tour of an athletic Hall of Fame. The sports and athletes are your own choice.

History is something belonging to the past, isn't it? But sometimes past and present are intertwined and you have a unique chance to meet history face to face. Would modern people recognize this chance or take it for granted? That's what the story you are going to read focuses on.

Neil Richard Gaiman is an English author of science fiction and fantasy short stories and novels, graphic novels, comics, audio theatre, and films. His notable works include The Sandman graphic novel series, Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. Gaiman's writing has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker, as well as the 2009 Newbery Medal. The extreme enthusiasm of his fans has led some to call him a "rock star" of the literary world.