Absurdity and Reality in YA Fiction - Publications and Extracts

This item contains underpinning research in support of the REF2021 Impact Case Study within the English Language and Literature Unit of Assessment (27), entitled "Writing for Young People: developing empathy in young readers and shaping the discipline, industry and next generation of writers".<br>The contents of this item relate to C. J. Skuse's research on the subject of Absurdity and Reality in YA Fiction. This item is part of the collection focused on the writing and publication of <i>Monster </i>(2015) and <i>The Deviants</i> (2016).<br><br><b>The work is under copyright and may not be used without permission. Use of this repository acknowledges cooperation with its policies and relevant copyright law.</b><br><i>Monster</i> book cover - image credit: HQ, HarperCollins, used with permission.<i><br></i><br><i>The Deviants</i> book cover - image credit: HQ, HarperCollins, used with permission.<br><br><i>The Deviants</i> character profiles - image credit: HQ, HarperCollins, used with permission.<br><br>Extract from <i>Monster</i><i> </i>by C. J. Skuse.<br>Extract from <i>The Deviants</i> by C. J. Skuse.<br>Extracts used with permission: C. J. Skuse and HQ, HarperCollins.