Ban This Book: A Novel [Hardcover]

Youre Never Too Young to Fight Censorship!

InBan This Bookby Alan Gratz, a fourth grader fights back whenFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweilerby E. L. Konigsburg is challenged by a well-meaning parent and taken off the shelves of her school library. Amy Anne is shy and soft-spoken, but dont mess with her when it comes to her favorite book in the whole world. Amy Anne and her lieutenants wage a battle for the books that will make you laugh and pump your fists as they start a secret banned books locker library, make up ridiculous reasons to ban every single book in the library to make a point, and take a stand against censorship.

Ban This Bookis a stirring defense against censorship thats perfect for middle grade readers. Let kids know that they can make a difference in their schools, communities, and lives!

Readers, librarians, and all those books that have drawn a challenge have a brand new hero&. Stand up and cheer, book lovers. This ones for you. Kathi Appelt, author of the Newbery Honor-winningThe Underneath

Ban This Bookis absolutely brilliant and belongs on the shelves of every library in the multiverse.Lauren Myracle, author of the bestselling Internet Girls series, the most challenged books of 2009 and 2011

Quick paced and with clear, easy-to-read prose, this is a book poised for wide readership and classroom use.Booklist

A stout defense of the right to read. Kirkus Reviews

Gratz delivers a book lovers book that speaks volumes about kids power to effect change at a grassroots level. Publishers Weekly

Readers, librarians, and all those books that have drawn a challenge have a brand new hero in Amy Anne Ollinger. She's a true champion and testament to how doing a good thing is the first step in finding your own courage. Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor winning author ofThe Underneath

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