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A Comparison of Young Adult Novels: Developmental Tasks and Readability.

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Roberts, Linda K. – 1992

Young adults read not only to experience real-life problems, but also to "escape" from those problems. The two most popular types of novels available to teens are the contemporary realistic problem novel and the formula romance novel. A study examined the incidence of specific adolescent developmental tasks (adolescent problems/concerns)…

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis

The Best of the Hi/Lo Books for Young Adults: A Critical Evaluation.

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Carter, Betty; Abrahamson, Richard F. – Journal of Reading, 1986

Assesses the qualities and drawbacks of high-interest easy reading books and lists the best of these books that are currently available. (SRT)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Elementary Secondary Education, High Interest Low Vocabulary Books