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Ban This Book

Ban This Book

a novel
Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
255
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

Amy Anne loves books, especially "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler." When a parent challenges the book and gets it removed from her school library, this shy fourth grader decides enough is enough. She and her friends start a secret library in a locker to share banned books and fight back against censorship.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HopefulInspiringLightheartedThought-Provoking
Coming of Age

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile Middle Grade YA Contemporary Young Adult

About the author

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Alan Gratz

Alan Gratz has wanted to be a writer ever since he was a kid. He went to the University of Tennessee to study creative writing, and ten years and more than sixty-five rejections later he was finally able to get his very first book published. Now Alan is the author of fifteen books for young readers, many of which have won state awards, appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and been voted their favorite book of the year by students and librarians. ([source][1]) Photo by Wes Stitt...

Characters

Amy AnneProtagonist
Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerCameo
All characters in Ban This Book

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ban This Book based on a true story?

    The novel draws inspiration from real-world incidents of book challenges and censorship in schools, reflecting actual events where books have been removed from library shelves. While the specific characters and school are fictional, the premise is rooted in the author's observations of such controversies.

  • How does Ban This Book connect to Alan Gratz's other books?

    Unlike many of Alan Gratz's other works which often focus on historical events or wartime experiences, Ban This Book is set in a contemporary school environment and addresses themes of censorship and freedom of speech. It stands out as one of his few books directly tackling modern-day social issues within a school setting.

  • Does Ban This Book have a sequel?

    Ban This Book is a standalone novel and does not have a direct sequel that continues the story of Amy Anne and her secret library. The narrative provides a complete arc within this single volume.