Young adults live in a violent culture, so trying to protect them
from the world they live in is not only futile but can also be
dangerous. No matter their ethnicity, social class, or economic
status, teens must know how to survive the perils that may await
them. Most teens understand this, and they want books, television
shows, and films to reflect the reality of their world-the bad
along with the good. In They Hurt, They Scar, They Shoot, They
Kill: Toxic Characters in Young Adult Fiction, Joni Richards Bodart
examines works of fiction that feature characters who threaten the
psychological and physical well-being of teens and their friends
and families. In this companion volume to They Suck, They Bite,
They Eat, They Kill, the focus is on individuals who prey on the
vulnerable: bullies, manipulators, torturers, sexual predators, and
sadists. The novels and stories discussed in this volume feature
adult criminals or predators who look for young people to ensnare;
school personnel who interact with students in harmful ways; teens
who bully others in order to hide their own fears and weaknesses;
and parents, siblings, and others who mistreat family members.
Arranged in five sections that cover such topics as bullies, school
shootings, and monsters at home, this volume analyzes the most
important and well-written series and titles for teens. They Hurt,
They Scar, They Shoot, They Kill will help parents, teachers, and
other adults understand the value of these titles and the benefits
of reading them, so they will be less likely to forbid them to
their teens or challenge library collections for carrying them.
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