Bravery through beasts: the role of Monsters in YA Fiction

Can you recall any memorable monsters from the books you've read? What made them memorable?

Do you think monsters in fiction serve a specific purpose? If so, what is it?

Have any monsters from books influenced your thoughts or actions in real life? How?

Do monsters in stories ever scare you? How do you deal with that feeling?

Have you ever felt empathy or sympathy for a monster character? Which one and why?

Do you think encountering monsters in fiction helps characters (and readers) become braver or more resilient? How?

Can you give an example of a character who faced a monster and how it changed them?

How do monsters in YA fiction differ from monsters in children's books or adult literature?

Has reading about monsters ever helped you confront a fear or challenge in your own life? Can you share an example?

What do you think is the role of monsters in helping readers understand complex issues like fear, morality, or the unknown?