tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287466184573976310.post25969184273032068..comments2023-04-22T07:11:24.177-07:00Comments on Hazardous Undertakings: Dark Themes in Young Adult LiteratureGeevzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283250161706433702noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287466184573976310.post-69891781773934029012011-06-09T22:33:44.134-07:002011-06-09T22:33:44.134-07:00Have you ever read the originals of fairy tales? ...Have you ever read the originals of fairy tales? The wicked step sisters cut off their toe or heel to fit into the glass slipper, the little mermaid kills herself, but can't go to heaven or hell so she becomes sea foam. Children love dark things. I'm not sure Disney does us any favor making everything end happily ever after. Unrealistic expectations ensue.jeanene chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09309255821157155586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287466184573976310.post-86157488347923556542011-06-09T11:54:51.367-07:002011-06-09T11:54:51.367-07:00I have to say, I still have a hard time thinking o...I have to say, I still have a hard time thinking of myself as an "adult."<br /><br />And you heard my thoughts on the matter on Facebook. I love Steven King, but he is kinda high on the ick factor in some books.Emily Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729421087092340577noreply@blogger.com