Disabling characters : representations of disability in young adult literature /

Dunn, Patricia A., 1952-

Disabling characters : representations of disability in young adult literature / Patricia A. Dunn. - 160 pages ; 23 cm. - Disability studies in education, Vol. 18 1548-7210 ; . - Disability studies in education ; v. 18. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Agency, rebellion, and challenging the status quo -- Respect, etiquette, and the drama of rude behavior -- Awakening stories -- Carving out an identity -- "Normal" talents, Rudolf stories, and "supercrips."

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People with disabilities in literature.
Characters and characteristics in literature.
Young adult literature--History and criticism.

PN 56.5 .H35 / D86 2015