Sophie Tanen 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 ?

Sophie Tanen This is so ignorant. As a Jewish girl, I read this book when I was in fifth grade. Yes, when I was 10. The Holocaust was just as horrible for children…moreThis is so ignorant. As a Jewish girl, I read this book when I was in fifth grade. Yes, when I was 10. The Holocaust was just as horrible for children as if was for adults, they went though it. Children now can read it, and learn. I think it's great that it's being taught in middle school, I sought it out for myself.(less)

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