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Oct 25, 2009 16:45

So we've been having some dialogue on livejournal and off it about relationships in young adult fiction, and how messed up most of them seem to be. (Twilight, anyone ( Read more... )

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queen_of_11seas October 26 2009, 00:43:46 UTC

Wise Child~Monica Furlong
Juniper~ Monica Furlong

Both for independent functional type peoples.

Svaha~ Charles De Lint

For functional relationship (I don't really remember there being major problems aside from other people trying to kill them.)

fluxxie October 26 2009, 00:53:33 UTC

Here's a few books that had relationship themes that my students were into ( ... )

fluxxie October 26 2009, 00:58:18 UTC

Oh, and..

Define Normal by Julie Anne Peters - A girl is assigned to "peer counsel" Jazz, a girl who is the complete opposite of her "normal" image. They end up developing a close relationship, with some huge twists in the end..

batarang October 28 2009, 16:27:03 UTC

Ooo I've seen that one before- looked good but I didn't wind up checking it out. It's on my library list now :)

batarang October 28 2009, 16:29:25 UTC

I liked The Bean Trees. (And her more recent Animal, Vegetable, Miracle- you can cut the pretention with a knife but it's still a good- and very educational- read.)

queen_of_11seas October 26 2009, 00:54:11 UTC

The Red Tent--She's pretty independent and content in the end.

To Kill a Mocking Bird--Both Scout and her father are strong people

rockoko October 27 2009, 20:19:27 UTC

I feel you ~ I have to screen my books because many started influencing me emotionally in weird ways. Anyhow, Heinlein freaking rocks for this stuff, but many of his books are inappropriate for young people so I would suggest not going there with kids, only with adults!

I'm not sure what age group you are looking for, but I remember the Babysitter Club books always being full of good healthy relationships.

If I think of anything else, I'll let you know!

batarang October 28 2009, 16:25:32 UTC

I read a lot of Heinlien in what... early high school? It seemed a little naughty at that point but not inappropriate. Little kids may not grok it but I think it's ok for young teens ;)

I looooved the Babysitter's Club! In fourth grade I was totally obsessed with it. Obnoxiously formulaic, but a lot of fun. But yeah, chock full of Good Life Lessons.

rockoko October 28 2009, 17:37:52 UTC

Yep, we probably talked about it on the playground!!!! They did rock ( ... )

redorchard October 28 2009, 15:49:01 UTC

:D i'll work on this and get back to you

batarang October 28 2009, 16:26:16 UTC

Yay!