Toni Criscuolo 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 ?

Toni Criscuolo I read it as a high school sophomore and had a very similar strong emotional reaction to it but not depression. Rather, through discussions with paren…moreI read it as a high school sophomore and had a very similar strong emotional reaction to it but not depression. Rather, through discussions with parents (even 2 years later) about sensitivity to the suffering of others and dedication to challenging hatred in our daily lives gives a child the opportunity to overcome the feelings of despair and a devotion to living a worthy life. Don't be afraid to talk with him.
PS-- I, too, might select this for an 8th grader and I am a high school history teacher.(less)

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