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by Alan Gratz (Goodreads Author)

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Banning is a very serious thing. Challenging a book, moving it to a library in the high school instead of in the elementary school, taking it off required (or recommended) reading lists, those are all very different. Does this story make the distinctions?

Liz The book doesn't talk about all of these scenarios, but it does distinguish between a challenge and a ban. Although it doesn't use the word "challenge…moreThe book doesn't talk about all of these scenarios, but it does distinguish between a challenge and a ban. Although it doesn't use the word "challenge."(less)

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What age range is this book recommended for?

CJ The main character is nine, so probably 8-12.

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Would fourth graders be this involved? Would it be more plausible for middle schoolers to act so defiant?

Susan D'Entremont Fourth graders would get this involved if they felt seriously about it. When our district was going to cancel foreign language instruction in elementa…moreFourth graders would get this involved if they felt seriously about it. When our district was going to cancel foreign language instruction in elementary schools, my third grader and many of her classmates spoke before the school board, made signs, etc. (less)

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why does the book get banned?

Aster Because her classmate's mom thinks that kids aren't smart enough to make their own choices (falsehood) and that reading From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs…moreBecause her classmate's mom thinks that kids aren't smart enough to make their own choices (falsehood) and that reading From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (a really good book, in my opinion) will give them the idea that they should run away from home.(less)

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Is this book really good? what is is about basically

Kenzie Ban This Book was written by Alan Gratz and is about a girl named Amy Anne Ollinger. She went to her school library and found that her favorite book i…moreBan This Book was written by Alan Gratz and is about a girl named Amy Anne Ollinger. She went to her school library and found that her favorite book in the world was not on the shelf. She soon finds out many books were banned from the library. Then she has a master plan, but she’ll need her friends Danny and Rebecca’s help. Will she succeed or will principal Banazewski catch her?

I liked this book because Amy Anne’s family reminds me of my own. When her sister shreds a bunch of important papers to make “hay” it causes problems for Amy Anne. As well as when her other sister Alexis uses her bed frame as a ballet bar. My siblings love to get into my things. I also liked that she stood up for herself at the end. I would recommend this book to people who like strong characters and suspense.
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