Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. J. K. RowlingBanned, Challenged, and CensoredSeries: Authors of Banned BooksBy Joan Vos MacDonald DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews J.K. Rowling is the famous author of the Harry Potter books, which have delighted children and adults worldwide. However, some people contend that they endorse witchcraft and New Age religion, and they want the books banned. In J.K. ROWLING: BANNED, CHALLENGED, AND CENSORED, author Joan Vos MacDonald discusses censorship through history and of the Harry Potter books in particular. She provides a brief biography of Rowling as well as a summary and analysis of each of the books. She helps readers think about challenges to books and this helps them decide for themselves whether they should be banned.Publication Date: 01/01/2008Copyright: 2008Pages: 160Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color photographsGrade Level: 9–12Age Level: 14–upLC Number: 2006015874Dewey: 823FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-2687-2$36.94$27.70 ". . . an easy to read book for young readers that will certainly keep their attention and present the factual details on the career of a well known author . . . a very well written book that will relate well to many young readers."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2008"This text offers the reader an in depth analysis of the popular Rowling series, with the emphasis on why the books have been challenged . . . An excellent compilation of both reviews of Rowling’s work and what the controversies have meant to those who support or challenge the intensity of the stories. The book does a great job of using Rowling’s work as a tie into book censorship in general."Southern Maine Library District, September 8, 2008". . . evenhanded account . . . Fine for reports and browsing."School Library Journal, September 2008 Loading… Other books in Authors of Banned Books 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-2687-2 List Price: $36.94 Discount Price: $27.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble