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The appeal of middle grade books to adult readers with Sarah J. Maas
47:40 - 52:05 (04:25)
Sarah J. Maas discusses the appeal of middle grade books and how they can transcend to adult readers by incorporating elements of high fantasy and romance, citing examples of Neil Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book," C.S. Lewis’ "Narnia," Philip Pullman's "Golden Compass" and "Harry Potter."
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Middle grade fiction often includes high fantasy elements that are found in adult fiction, but also incorporates essential elements of romance, making it appealing to both children and adults.
47:40 - 50:29 (02:49)
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Middle grade fiction often includes high fantasy elements that are found in adult fiction, but also incorporates essential elements of romance, making it appealing to both children and adults. The genre's ability to transcend age groups makes it a favorite for many, including School for Good and Evil author, Soman Chainani.
ChapterThe appeal of middle grade books to adult readers with Sarah J. Maas
Episode#220: Soman Chainani — The School for Good and Evil
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The first book in the middle grade series must be a little younger so that as the books progress they can get deeper and deeper.
50:29 - 52:05 (01:35)
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The first book in the middle grade series must be a little younger so that as the books progress they can get deeper and deeper. The speaker shares their frustration on how the movie adaptation of Golden Compass did not do justice to the book.