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Using the figure of the monster as an interpretive lens across a wide range of fiction, this book shows how young adult fiction contributes to the cultural conversation by offering new ways of thinking about climate change and definitions of citizenship.

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A rich exploration of YA literature as a category of books. * , School Library Journal *
offers some provocative nuggets * , Kirkus Reviews *
The Necessity of Young Adult Fiction is a strong introduction to some of the most pressing issues in contemporary YA speculative fiction. It is balanced, carefully argued, and unafraid to deal with difficult topics. * Michelle Deininger, International Journal of Young Adult Literature *

Table of Contents
Introduction 1: Children of the Book 2: Loving the Monsters 3: Making Bridges 4: Reading Harry Potter in Abu Dhabi Conclusion

The Necessity of Young Adult Fiction The Literary

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      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Published 9 March 2023
      ISBN-13 9780192848970
      978-0192848970
      ISBN-10 0192848976
      Also in:
      ELT & Literary Studies Children’s literature studies: general Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Using the figure of the monster as an interpretive lens across a wide range of fiction, this book shows how young adult fiction contributes to the cultural conversation by offering new ways of thinking about climate change and definitions of citizenship.

      Trade Review
      A rich exploration of YA literature as a category of books. * , School Library Journal *
      offers some provocative nuggets * , Kirkus Reviews *
      The Necessity of Young Adult Fiction is a strong introduction to some of the most pressing issues in contemporary YA speculative fiction. It is balanced, carefully argued, and unafraid to deal with difficult topics. * Michelle Deininger, International Journal of Young Adult Literature *

      Table of Contents
      Introduction 1: Children of the Book 2: Loving the Monsters 3: Making Bridges 4: Reading Harry Potter in Abu Dhabi Conclusion

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