AUTHOR: John Steinbeck
ISBN: 0140177396
Plot Summary: Steinbeck's classic about a couple of migrant workers--small, smart George and and big, dumb Lennie--who dream of someday owning their own farm. The story tells of their job at a California ranch and their interaction with the ranch hands...and the owners wife.
Complaints: Offensive language, racism, violence, unsuited to age group
Challenged in the Mingus, Arizona Union High School. Removed from classrooms in Putnam County, Tennessee schools. Challenged in the Loganville, Georgia High School.
Solonor Says Ban It Because: The book tries to make you feel sorry for a couple of low lifes who kill a girl. Mental incapacity is no excuse! Shoot him! Oh, he did...well, we don't want our kids to see that, then...
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Book Banning Once Again - A Modest Proposal