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Does anyone have a copy of this book under the title Ten Little Indians? My mother said that when she read it in school that was the title it was printed under. Anyone know why they changed it?

Sophia Long story short, they changed the title because it was racist.

The story hasn't changed. The racist terminology was just switched out for something th…moreLong story short, they changed the title because it was racist.

The story hasn't changed. The racist terminology was just switched out for something that's less offensive.

And on that note, there is no reason why anyone should be defending the offensive and racist names or terminology as I see some people doing in the replies. Stop. The story and plot never changed.(less)

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