so, I didn't locate the book until 5 minutes before I was leaving Hampshire and therefore did not go to duplications and get important sections scanned for everyone.
sorrysorry
so, because the book seems hard to locate, I would say that you guys should try to read as many actual Baba Yaga stories as possible, there are some online, and think about the following when writing:
-The adult/child relationship: how do they see each other? Who has control over the situation? Who thinks they have control?
-Objects and pets in BY's house often do the opposite of what she does, help or hinder the hero.
-The idea that the hut in the forest is a gateway to the underworld, things work backwards (you can carry water in a thing with holes, you can cook in an upside down pot), how you change when you leave
-The history of BY, where did she come from?
-The stove as an focal point in the house and plots of many stories
I'm flying away to a far off land tomorrow and will be m.i.a. for two weeks but keep posting ideas and things you've read about and don't forget our first writings are due on JUNE FIRST!
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