Schools have traditionally relegated imagination to a very small place, valuing memory and attention much more highly. This book leads us into imagination. Then Rodari shows us how to move further and further from the original cast. A German named Propp analyzed the themes of fairy tales into their elements. Cards were made for the children, to help them construct stories.
Someone goes away from home.
A rule is given to that person. The rule is broken. The villain tries to find out what's going on. The villain receives information about his victim. The villain attempts to deceive his victim.