Kara answers “I am very upset that this book is on a...”

Sandra Catchings asked this question about Night:

I am very upset that this book is on a list as appropriate for 14 year old 8th graders. Because it is , my son is being forced to read it by his school. My family is deeply effected by this book. My son is in emotional upheaval and very depressed. This book should not be listed as appropriate for this age group. It should be read at the high school level and up- and be lsited as so. How could a book like this end up ?

Kara I am 12 and I've read books like this and I've been able to handle it. If your 14 year old son can't handle this book then he needs to grow up a bit. …moreI am 12 and I've read books like this and I've been able to handle it. If your 14 year old son can't handle this book then he needs to grow up a bit. The author wrote this book as a way to share his story, I'm sure it was hard for him to do so, I've been through a lot of things and I don't like looking back at them. I'm sure it's written in a way to understand. I haven't read this book yet but its on my long list that keeps going.(less)

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