Gail Gibbs answers “Is there any material in this book that...”

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Is there any material in this book that would make it inappropriate for a younger reader?

Gail Gibbs There are actually two versions. The original 1959 novella was mild enough to be included in my Scholastic Books edition. The novel, sometimes re-titl…moreThere are actually two versions. The original 1959 novella was mild enough to be included in my Scholastic Books edition. The novel, sometimes re-titled Charly after the film came out, goes more into depth of the adult themes, some which might be troubling to a young reader. Both are excellent.(less)

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Flowers for Algernon

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