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Katherine asked this question about The Hunchback of Notre-Dame:
Is this a good book for 11 year old's?
Missa I read this as a young teen several decades ago. I considered everything in the school and public library as fair game. Anyone who has persevered and …moreI read this as a young teen several decades ago. I considered everything in the school and public library as fair game. Anyone who has persevered and read the book will find the 'good' in it; the bitter truth of the persecution of the physically ugly, the exploitation of the vulnerable, and the pain of longing for the unattainable. A child can read it, but not understand how prevalent and timely these themes are until they have some years under their belt.
I think the danger of what Disney did is not only the sugar-coating, but the introduction of 'magic' to this story. 'There is magic. This could not have happened' somehow lessens the impact. (less)
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by Victor Hugo
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