Armor: School Read

[Osvaldo]

I work at a private (Catholic) High School that every summer we have a school-wide read, any opinions on whether this book should be recommended for that reading?

Thanks

[Osvaldo]

Anyone, any comments on this? How appropriate is 'Armor' for a school read?

[Philip]

I've read it and listened to the audiobook- excellent story. As far as a school wide read for a Catholic school, I dunno. It's got a good deal of profanity throughout with a bit of sex here and there(nothing very graphic if memory serves). It would depend on what is tolerable for your school wide reads. I personally would let my 17 year old son read it, and I am attentive to the presence of objectionable material in books. Armor is one of my favorite books, I find it inspiring and it speaks well of duty and self-sacrifice. Hope that helps.

[Michael]

I agree. One of my favorite books but anyone under 17 might be overwhelmed with the material. It's a very dark story. I would look in to a novel called Meg by Steve Alten. Last time I checked he had this thing called adopt an author. It has to do with reading his books in school.

[Osvaldo]

Well it seems that the book was chosen for the school-wide read. I am a little bit concerned about the material but the story was so inspiration to me when I was going to school that I think it is a valid choice. Besides it is not a mandatory school-wide read. But very very happy about the choice.

[Philip]

Let us know how it all works out to satisfy our curiosity. Do you plan on re-reading it yourself?

[Osvaldo]

Oh yes, its my job to write the blip and the review questions.