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Arthur and his friends can hardly wait for the latest Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club book to arrive at the library, but when they find the popular series has been banned, they decide they have to take action to get their books back.

Examines one hundred twenty books that have been banned throughout history on the basis of political, religious, sexual, and social grounds; and provides a summary of each book along with the controversy surrounding it.

Profiles the life of nineteenth-century author Mark Twain, and discusses the controversy over two of his best-known novels--"Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Contains a series of alphabetically arranged essays that describe over one hundred books that have been banned for erotic content, each providing a summary of the text, a censorship history, and a list of resources for further study.

Presents summaries, censorship histories, and further reading lists for over one hundred books that have been legally banned or otherwise censored at some point in history on religious grounds; and includes brief author biographies and a general bibliography.

Presents summaries, censorship histories, and further reading lists for over one hundred books that have been legally banned or otherwise censored at some point in history on social grounds; and includes brief author biographies and a general bibliography.

Presents summaries, censorship histories, and further reading lists for over one hundred books that have been legally banned or otherwise censored at some point in history on political grounds; and includes brief author biographies and a general bibliography.

A product of ten years of research and support from leading American and European universities, A Universal History of the Destruction of Books traces a tragic story: the smashed tablets of ancient Sumer, the widespread looting of libraries in post-war Iraq, the leveling of the Library of Alexandria, book burnings by Crusaders and Nazis, and censorship against authors past and present.

Two hapless city boys are exiled to a remote mountain village for re-education during China's infamous Cultural Revolution.

Authors present differing opinions on whether book challenges bring attention--and more readers to many great books, whether homophobia is at the root of many book banning efforts, whether books on violence and bullying can help teens develop empathy, and more issues.

Discusses the life of author Robert Cormier, his numerous works of literature, and the attempts by public schools and libraries to censor and ban his books.

Shows how the banning of books affects politics, social status, education, religion, and publishing.

Presents issues with opposing viewpoints about banned books.

Through a review of the history of banned books, the outcry by some over the Harry Potter books and the call for them to be banned is discussed through a review of this popular fantasy series and brief biography of its author.

A brief biography of twentieth-century author, Madeleine L'Engle that discusses her life and career, as well as the controversy over her work that some claim endorses the occult.