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A classic example of a problem novel and one that defined the sub-genre is Go
Ask Alice by Anonymous (pseudonym for Beatrice Sparks) published in 1971.
Go Ask Alice is written in first-person as the diary of a young girl who
experiences a lot of problems while growing up. In order to cope with her
problems, the protagonist begins experimenting with drugs. Modern examples
of problem novels include Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, Crank by Ellen
Hopkins, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.[30]

Boundaries between children's, young adult, and adult

fiction
The distinctions among children's literature, young adult literature, and adult
literature have historically been flexible and loosely defined. This line is often
policed by adults who feel strongly about the border.[31] At the lower end of the
age spectrum, fiction targeted to readers age 9 to 12 is referred to as middle-
grade fiction. Some novels originally marketed to adults are of interest and
value to adolescents, and vice versa, as in the case of books such as the Harry Front cover of The Outsiders by
Potter series of novels.[32] S.E. Hinton

Some examples of middle grade novels and novel series include the Percy
Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan, The Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins, and Diary of a Wimpy
Kid by Jeff Kinney. Some examples of young adult novels and novel series include the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling,
The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, and the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.

Middle grade novels are typically for the ages of 8–12. They tend to have an ATOS level of 5.0 or below, have a smaller
word count, and are significantly less mature and complex in theme and content than YA, NA, or adult fiction. Young adult
novels are for the ages of 12–18. They tend to have an ATOS level of 5.0 or above, have a larger word count, and tackle
more mature and adult themes and content. Middle grade novels usually feature protagonists under the age of 13, whereas
young adult novels usually feature protagonists within the age range of 12–18.

Sometimes, a variety of subcategories are recognized. These include early readers and picture books (If You Give a Mouse
a Cookie, Magic Tree House series), chapter books (The Boxcar Children), lower middle grade (Charlotte's Web, Roald
Dahl's works), upper middle grade (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the first two Harry Potter installments), new
young adult (The Golden Compass, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), young adult (The Hunger Games,
Catching Fire, Harry Potter numbers four, five, and six), and edgy young adult (Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Mockingjay,
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Go Ask Alice).

Uses in the classroom

YA has been integrated into classrooms to increase student interest in reading. There is a common misconception that YA
lit is solely for "struggling" or "reluctant" readers and should only be used in remedial classes. Studies have shown that YA
can be beneficial in classroom settings.[33] YA fiction is written for young adults so often it is more relevant to students'
social and emotional needs than classic literature.[34] Use of YA in classrooms is linked to:[35]

higher levels of engagement and motivation among students

increased levels of self-confidence, personal development and self-identification
increased desire to read similar books

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