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Old 09-22-2003, 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by honeychile
I've read 21 of the books, seen the movies of at least 10 others. I don't believe in banning books (even the Bible or the Koran), but some books really should be read with some sort of discussion. Do you really think that the average 8-year-old who reads (for example) My Brother Sam Is Dead gets it without discussing it, or at least expressing the fears behind it?

I agree. Some of the books are too mature or innappropriate for younger children, but that does not mean they should be banned.
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