Description
Book SynopsisOf the many themes occurring in young adult literature, one that bears more extensive exploration is the adolescent-animal connection. Although substantial critical commentary has addressed children''s animal stories and animals in adult fiction, very few studies have been devoted to adolescent-animal encounters. In Animals in Young Adult Fiction, Walter Hogan examines several hundred novels and stories to explore the ways in which animals are represented in these works. In additional to providing an historical survey, Hogan looks at both realistic fiction and speculative works, including fantasy, supernatural, horror, and science fiction. Hogan reviews stories that feature wild animal encounters, stories centered on relationships with horses, dogs, and other working and performing animals, and those featuring relationships with pets. Drawing upon established scholarship, this book examines human-animal relationships from multiple angles, making it an invaluable resource for librarian
Trade ReviewA good resource for professionals, because many novels included in the discussion show up on required-reading lists at the middle- and high-school levels. * Booklist *
This volume offers a meticulous examination of several hundred titles from award winners to the more obscure novels. While it is relatively easy to find reviews of animal-themed books for younger readers, this is the first book-length study of the topic for YA novels....This is a well-researched book....It deserves to be read cover to cover. * School Library Journal *
A thoughtful perusal of animal relationships with children. . . . This title is recommended. * American Reference Books Annual *
Professionals interested in gaining insight into the seemingly endless appeal of animals in teen literature need look no further than this comprehensive overview of the genre . . . This insightful and informative title will benefit students, librarians, and educators looking to improve their readers' advisory skills or simply to better understand the appeal of the genre. * VOYA *
