I remember my cousin telling me the most traumatizing book she read was the Diary of Anne Frank, because the book ends suddenly and finding out that Anne died. She was eight when she learned that there was no happy ending sometime, that this vivacious and happy and hopeful girl was murdered.
It's hard to write any story above middle grade reader without some sort of darkness.
Okay, here is a good story. Lisa and Kim are best friends. They have happy homes, with loving families, two parents and a sibling each. They are pretty, thin, blond, able bodied wealthy girls who have many friends. They have boyfriends who are entirely respectful and supportive. Their teachers are well trained and their school well funded. They celebrate their birthday together every year. Then they realize they got accepted to different colleges and are sad. But they promise to be friends forever.
I'd prefer to change my niece's diapers. Honestly, that's fantasy and I'd prefer reality.
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Date: 2011-06-10 03:00 am (UTC)It's hard to write any story above middle grade reader without some sort of darkness.
Okay, here is a good story. Lisa and Kim are best friends. They have happy homes, with loving families, two parents and a sibling each. They are pretty, thin, blond, able bodied wealthy girls who have many friends. They have boyfriends who are entirely respectful and supportive. Their teachers are well trained and their school well funded. They celebrate their birthday together every year. Then they realize they got accepted to different colleges and are sad. But they promise to be friends forever.
I'd prefer to change my niece's diapers. Honestly, that's fantasy and I'd prefer reality.
Don't say you told her so!