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Work whose view of the world or narrative presentation indicate they are aimed predominantly at a young, preteen audience. Frequently children, or older individuals or animals, presented in a child-like manner, are the primary protagonists, with adults either absent or relatively remote or menacing secondary characters. Note: This genre refers largely to the intended audience, rather than a specific narrative formula, and may frequently be noted in combination with a more specifically formulaic genre. Feature examples: BABES IN TOYLAND (with Musical; Fantasy; Adaptation); CHARLOTTE'S WEB (with Animal; Adaptation); DUMBO (with the form Animation); THE MONKEY'S UNCLE (with Slapstick comedy); PECK'S BAD BOY; PETER PAN (with Fantasy; Adaptation); WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (with Adaptation). TV examples: BARNEY; CAPTAIN KANGAROO; THE HOWDY-DOODY SHOW; GUMBY (with the form Animation); THE MICKEY MOUSE CLUB (with Variety); MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS (with Science fiction); ROMPER ROOM.

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