Lord Of The Flies
by William Golding | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0399501487 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0399501487 Global Overview for this book
2 journalers for this copy...
Challenged : 1978 Texas; 1981 South Dakota; 1983 Arizona; 1984 Texas; 1992 Iowa; 2000 New York.
'profanity, lurid passages about sex, and statements defamatory to minorities, God, women and the disabled' That about covers it.
#68 in top 100 Challenged books 2000-2009.
Banned 1988 Toronto Canada.
For more information about banned books go to the American Library Association page.
The story of ship wrecked boys on a little island is frightening and disturbing. We all want to be Ralph, but fear, perhaps, we may be closer to Simon.
'profanity, lurid passages about sex, and statements defamatory to minorities, God, women and the disabled' That about covers it.
#68 in top 100 Challenged books 2000-2009.
Banned 1988 Toronto Canada.
For more information about banned books go to the American Library Association page.
The story of ship wrecked boys on a little island is frightening and disturbing. We all want to be Ralph, but fear, perhaps, we may be closer to Simon.
Journal Entry 2 by quietorchid at University of St. Thomas (details in notes) in Saint Paul, Minnesota USA on Saturday, September 21, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (9/22/2013 UTC) at University of St. Thomas (details in notes) in Saint Paul, Minnesota USA
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