I Hunt Killers challenged in Kentucky.

File this one under IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME.

From Lex18:

"If my child picked up the book out of the library, then your child has the ability to do it too," said Bennet. I Hunt Killers was on the Henry Clay High School reading list, along with dozens of other books. Bennett's son chose it from the school library, but she wants to know why it was even an option.

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Now Bennett said the book needs to go, and parents need to be kept in the loop. Therefore, school officials are taking a closer look at the list, but want everyone to remember one thing. "You never can judge a book by its cover," said Quenon.

Fayette County Schools said no student is required to read I Hunt Killers, it is simply a book they can choose.

Which reminds me, I really need to read the sequel.

Comments

[Jenn]

Ugh, this makes me want to roll my eyes. Judging by the article and the comment Bennett made below, she probably hasn't read the book and neither did the student who was interviewed. Yes, it's dark and gory, but there is a point to all of it.
I respect this lady's right to make decisions on what she thinks is appropriate reading material for her child (though I wish she would take the time to read it before dismissing a book), but she doesn't have the right to make that decision for every other child in the school.
Oh, and yes, you need to read the sequel.

[Leila]

@Jenn: Yes, it's frustrating that someone could just read the BACK OF A BOOK and immediately decide that not only could her kid not read it -- which is her prerogative -- but that NO ONE ELSE in the school should be able to read it, either. I mean, JEEPERS.

The book is slated for IMMEDIATELY after my Cybils reading is finished! :)