BoyceMcCor
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I heard that The Book Thief by Markus Zusak was banned in some places. Can anyone tell me when and why it was banned?
When was The Book Thief banned?
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak has faced bans and challenges in several U.S. schools, mainly around 2014 and again in 2022, due to its themes of war, death, and profanity. Critics claimed it was inappropriate for younger readers, though supporters argue it powerfully teaches empathy, history, and humanity.
Salvatore_Damon
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Markus Zusak The Book Thief has been challenged or banned in schools across the years in the United States of America primarily due to language and the content about war and death but it is not banned everywhere. Around 2014, most notably, it was challenged in a few districts but it is still widely taught and praised.
