Classic Books

By Otfinoski, Steven

Publishers Summary:
A surprising number of 'classic' works of literature have been banned from schools and libraries. "Classic Books" contains entries on some of the most frequently challenged books in America. Coverage of this title includes: "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain; "Animal Farm" by George Orwell; "The Little House Books" by Laura Ingalls Wilder; "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee; and, many more.

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ISBN
978-1-60413-029-4
Publisher
Chelsea House Publications


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on July 1, 2009

Gr 6-Up Thorough examinations of banned or challenged books. Each work features an introductory chapter explaining the type of literature included and the importance of intellectual freedom. Specific books such as the Bible, Laura Ingalls Wilders Little House series, and Harper Lees "To Kill a Mockingbird" (in "Classic Books") and the anonymous "Go Ask Alice", Walter Dean Myerss "Fallen Angels", and Stephen Chboskys "The Perks of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

Each volume contains information about specific popular children and young adults books that have been challenged or banned. The brief entries first outline plot then present overviews of th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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