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The Resource They suck, they bite, they eat, they kill : the psychological meaning of supernatural monsters in young adult fiction, Joni Richards Bodart

They suck, they bite, they eat, they kill : the psychological meaning of supernatural monsters in young adult fiction, Joni Richards Bodart

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"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 They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill: The Psychological Meaning of Supernatural Monsters in Young Adult Fiction Joni Bodart examines six different monster--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, They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill 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."--Publisher's website
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eng
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xxxi, 268 pages
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9780810882287
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They suck, they bite, they eat, they kill : the psychological meaning of supernatural monsters in young adult fiction
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They suck, they bite, they eat, they kill
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the psychological meaning of supernatural monsters in young adult fiction
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Joni Richards Bodart
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Psychological meaning of supernatural monsters in young adult fiction
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eng
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 They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill: The Psychological Meaning of Supernatural Monsters in Young Adult Fiction Joni Bodart examines six different monster--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, They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill 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."--Publisher's website
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Bodart, Joni Richards
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813/.08766099283
Index
index present
LC call number
PS374.M544
LC item number
B63 2012
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non fiction
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bibliography
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Scarecrow studies in young adult literature
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43
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  • Young adult fiction, American
  • Monsters in literature
  • Supernatural in literature
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They suck, they bite, they eat, they kill : the psychological meaning of supernatural monsters in young adult fiction, Joni Richards Bodart
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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746833535
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23 cm
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xxxi, 268 pages
Isbn
9780810882287
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2011029544
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rdamedia
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(OCoLC)746833535
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They suck, they bite, they eat, they kill : the psychological meaning of supernatural monsters in young adult fiction, Joni Richards Bodart
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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volume
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  • nc
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rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
746833535
Dimensions
23 cm
Extent
xxxi, 268 pages
Isbn
9780810882287
Lccn
2011029544
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
(OCoLC)746833535

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