Why 'young adult' novels aren't just for teenagers

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Fans of young adult novels are asserting their status as readers and taking pride in it. Photo: AFP

What do Harry Potter, Hazel Lancaster and Katniss Everdeen have in common?

They're all heroes of "young adult" fiction.

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