[填空题]Young people, particularly teenagers, love escapist fare. They watch television, go to the movies, or even read books to get away to a world that is often, for many, foreign, or at least, unapproachab] They watch and read about others-maybe of their own age, maybe not-fall in and out of love, h e wild adventures, travel the globe, or just hang out with their friends, Each journey is marked by a rite of passage, a time-tested travail in which the hero or protagonist must struggle with some conflict-either external or internal-to become a fully realized human being. By challenging the system or overcoming a long-held fear, the hero of a tale embodies the best of what the watcher or reader hooes for in his own life and, thus, symbolizes the hopes and admiration of many.
To entice young people to become avid readers, teachers and librarians often suggest works that, for some, are difficult to read. Well-intentioned as these informed advocates for young adult readers are, they often