They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill by Joni Richards Bodart
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They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill

They Suck, They Bite, They Eat, They Kill

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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 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, 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.
About the Author: Joni Richards Bodart is assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. She is the author of The World's Best Thin Books: What to Read When Your Book Report is Due Tomorrow (Scarecrow, 2000), Radical Reads: 101 YA Novels on the Edge (Scarecrow, 2002), and Radical Reads 2: Working with the Newest Edgy Titles for Teens (Scarecrow, 2010).


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780810882270
  • Publisher: Scarecrow Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Scarecrow Press
  • Depth: 25
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 585 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0810882272
  • Publisher Date: 10 Nov 2011
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Height: 239 mm
  • No of Pages: 300
  • Series Title: Studies in Young Adult Literature
  • Sub Title: The Psychological Meaning of Supernatural Monsters in Young Adult Fiction
  • Width: 135 mm


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