The Harry Potter Effect: Understanding the Crossover Appeal of Bestselling Young Adult Literature

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  • February 28, 2019
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  • Relue, Abigail S.
    • Affiliation: School of Information and Library Science
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  • The books of the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, the His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman, and the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer are examined in order to better understand why these novels have been so popular among adult readers. Observed factors contributing to the popularity of these young novels include fantastical settings and plotlines, the familiarity of the teen protagonists' experiences, the ability to share the reading experience with others, and the accessibility of the writing.
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  • Hughes-Hassell, Sandra
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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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  • December 10, 2010

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