von Ziegesar, and Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich have been challenged by parents in different parts of the United States. However, according to the “Top Ten Challenged Books List [from] 2001-2013” by the American Library Association, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins ranks fifth from the top. Challenges to the book include it being unsuitable for certain age groups and references to certain religious viewpoints. On the contrary, positive aspects to the book include using it to encourage social
the world in which they're living.” (“Banned Books - Top 3 Pros and Cons”). This quote talks about the importance of reading the banned books so they can understand what is going on around them. For instance, if a kid goes their entire childhood being cushioned and not being able to see how the real world is, as a result they will be lost when they do go out on their own. “Destroying things is much easier than making them.” (The Hunger Games). This series of books was banned because of its ideas on
school, but no pre-teen enjoys waking up in the morning to realize that a) she is starting seventh grade, b) she has to ride The Bus, c) she is attending a completely different school, and d) she is the “new” kid. Being the fresh meat has both its pros and cons, but the one thing that is most definitely a negative is all the attention. I would be the new exhibit in the zoo, only this time the visitors would get to poke me with a stick. Not only did I have to undergo the attention as the “new” kid, but