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Issue Details: First known date: 1991... 1991 Growing Up Gender-Wise : What We Give to Girls
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The author discusses the genre known as "teen romance" and it's popularity among adolescent girls. The shortcomings of the novels in this genre are examined. Pearce goes on to suggest alternative novels for adolescent girls, focusing on Australian young adult literature.

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