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1 online resource (xxxi, 268 pages) |
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Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; 43 |
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Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; 43.
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| Contents |
Introduction : Here be monsters : who and why -- Part I. Vampires : the aristocratic monster ; "The Silver Kiss" by Annette Curtic Klause -- The "Tantalize" series by Cynthia Leitich Smith -- The "Blue Bloods" series by Melissa de la Cruz -- The "Drake Chronicles" by Alyxandra Harvey -- The "Chronicles of Vlad Tod" by Heather Brewer -- "Jessica's Guide to Dating On the Dark Side" by Beth Fantaskey -- Part II. Shapeshifters : the transforming monster ; "Blood and Chocolate" by Annette Curtis Klause -- The "Wereling/Changeling" series by Steve Feasey -- The "Raised by Wolves" series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes -- The "Wolves of Mercy Falls" trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater -- The "Nightshade" series by Andrea Cremer -- The "Firelight" series by Sophie Jordan -- Part III. Zombies : the reanimated, resurrected monster ; The "Rot and Ruin" series by Jonathan Maberry -- "The Cellar" by A. J. Whitten -- The "Enemy" series by Charlie Higson -- The "Generation Dead" series by Daniel Waters -- The "Revenants" series by Amy Plum -- Part IV. Angels, unicorns, demons : the unexpectedly deadly monsters ; Killer angels : the "Angel Burn" trilogy by L. A. Weatherly -- Killer unicorns : the "Rampant" series by Diana Peterfreund -- Killer demons : the "Demon's Lexicon" trilogy by Sarah Rees Brennan -- Afterword : Looking back, looking ahead -- Appendix. Booklists |
| Summary |
Teen readers have always been fascinated by monsters, but lately it seems like every other young adult (YA) book is about vampires, zombies, or werewolves. These works are controversial, since they look at aspects of life and human nature that adults prefer to keep hidden from teenagers. But this is also why they are so important: They provide a literal example of how ignoring life's hazards won't make them go away and demonstrate that ignorance of danger puts one at greater risk. In this book, Joni Bodart examines six different monsters--vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, unicorns, angels, and demons--in YA literature. Bodart first discusses the meaning of these monsters in cultures all over the world. Subsequent chapters explore their history and most important incarnations, comparing the same kind of creatures featured in different titles. This volume also contains interviews with authors who provide additional insight and information, and the bibliography includes a comprehensive list of titles featuring the various monsters. Analyzing the most important and well-written series and titles for teens, this volume will be useful for parents, teachers, and anyone else hoping to understand why teens want to read books in this genre and what some of the benefits of reading them might be |
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Includes chapter notes and bibliographical references at chapter ends, and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Young adult fiction, American -- History and criticism
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Monsters in literature.
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Supernatural in literature.
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- American -- General.
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Monsters in literature
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Supernatural in literature
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Young adult fiction, American
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Literary criticism.
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Critiques littéraires.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780810882287 |
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0810882280 |
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