Supernatural Youth: The Rise of the Teen Hero in Literature and Popular Culture
, edited by Jes Battis, addresses the role of adolescence in fantastic media, adventure stories, cinema, and television aimed at youth. The goal of this volume is to analyze the ways in which young heroic protagonists are presented in such popular literary and visual texts.
Supernatural Youth
surveys a variety of sources whose young protagonists are placed in heroic positions, whether by magic, technology, prophecy, or other forces beyond their control. Series examined include
Harry Potter
,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Veronica Mars
, and
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
.
, edited by Jes Battis, is essential for educators who work in the fields of English, media studies, women's studies, LGBT studies, and sociology, as well as undergraduate students who are interested in popular culture.