Challenged Book:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Doubleday
According to the ALA:
"Removed from the Lake Fenton, Mich. summer reading program (2010) after parents complained about its "foul language." The book is about an autistic child who investigates the death of a neighborhood dog. It was a joint winner of the 2004 Boeke Prize and won the 2003 Whitbread Book of the Year award."
My Thoughts:Despite the foul language, which I can't remember too much of, I think that this book is definitely worthwhile for young adults to read. The perspective of the main character is unique, yet I think his journey of growing up and the realizations he comes to during the course of the book are universal for that age group. These realizations are even more real because the story is told from his perspective as if you're reading his mind. Additionally, the story is told through drawings and other non-linear text devices, which is appealing for that age group.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Doubleday
According to the ALA:
"Removed from the Lake Fenton, Mich. summer reading program (2010) after parents complained about its "foul language." The book is about an autistic child who investigates the death of a neighborhood dog. It was a joint winner of the 2004 Boeke Prize and won the 2003 Whitbread Book of the Year award."
My Thoughts:Despite the foul language, which I can't remember too much of, I think that this book is definitely worthwhile for young adults to read. The perspective of the main character is unique, yet I think his journey of growing up and the realizations he comes to during the course of the book are universal for that age group. These realizations are even more real because the story is told from his perspective as if you're reading his mind. Additionally, the story is told through drawings and other non-linear text devices, which is appealing for that age group.
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