100 most frequently banned books

I was surprised to find several of the books I'd loved as a child on that list. Bridge to Terabithia, The Giver, The Outsiders.I guess I get The Outsiders, because it deals with crime and whatever, but the other two really puzzle me.

GirmaOct 07, 2004 at 5:11PM

Scary Stories? People really give a damn about horror stories geared towards children? I remember seeing those in a Scholastic newsletter in grade school.

MiaOct 13, 2004 at 4:08PM

some of these books i can understand, but some are books that kids need to read. and many books on this
list are actually requiered books at my school. after reading the list, my friend began cursing extensively.

KZOct 13, 2004 at 4:12PM

I for one strongly oppose this list. A few of the books are understandable, but most are part of America's
culture. Just because a few deal with tempermental issues they are challenged or banned. As for Harry Potter
all i can say is that kids are not going to go out and become satanists from a childrens novel. I was tempted
though to search for a book mentioned about evil hexes to be used on enemies.

JonasNov 15, 2004 at 10:09PM

hey im 15 and i thingk that we should be told to read banned books. that what my school is doing and im reaching why some of the books have been banned or challeged.

PSDec 05, 2004 at 2:03PM

By banning these books it just makes people want to read them more. I know I do.

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