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02-12-2005, 12:38 PM
| | |  HP not on 'most challenged' list in 2004
2004 marked the first year since 1999 the Harry Potter books didn't make the " Ten Most Challenged Books" list which is published annually by the American Library Association. Quote:
This year marks the first time in five years in which the Harry Potter series does not top or appear on the list.
Quite astonishingly, the children's book series, 'Captain Underpants', made it onto the list as did literary classics like John Steinbeck's, 'Of Mice and Men'.
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02-12-2005, 01:02 PM
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| | Crup
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"Most Challenged"? As in, most controversial? Well, good news I guess, but then that's losing free advertising  | 
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02-12-2005, 02:28 PM
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That's weird. What's wrong with old Cap'n Undies? | |
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02-12-2005, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikaela "Most Challenged"? As in, most controversial? Well, good news I guess, but then that's losing free advertising Hehe, yeah. 'Cause like what Hermione said in OotP, people seem to read more what is forbidden of them to read.
Hope that doesn't mean that people are losing their interest in Harry Potter.
Thanks for the interesting news, Emma! :sorcerer: | |
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02-12-2005, 03:51 PM
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|  Scandinavian ModChimaera
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Hm never heard of the list...but weird...5 years hm | |
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02-12-2005, 03:55 PM
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|  FLAMESPogrebin
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O.o weird... | |
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02-12-2005, 03:58 PM
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| | Crup
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Yeah, I had forgotten Hermione had said that... Although I don't think they're losing interest in HP, considering all those pre-orders  lol. It's a silly list if they include Captain Underpants, though...I've never heard anyone have a problem with it. | |
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02-12-2005, 04:39 PM
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|  Assistant News Admin Banshee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lauradonaghy That's weird. What's wrong with old Cap'n Undies? You're gunna laugh but apparently they're 'offensive' and they encourage 'bad behaviour' in children.
*shakes head in exasperation* Quote:
Hope that doesn't mean that people are losing their interest in Harry Potter.
In the sense of banning it, perhaps. But losing interest in banning it, can only be a good thing  | 
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02-12-2005, 04:43 PM
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| | Crup
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^ Yay!!! I do think people are realizing that HP is popular for a reason... it's certainly more than a fad, not just in terms of longevity, but also in terms of its impact on the landscape of youth lit. | |
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02-12-2005, 04:51 PM
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| | Faerie
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I think the people are just waiting for the HBP to be released..........So till then Hp might not be in the list | |
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02-12-2005, 04:53 PM
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Hmm... Captain underpants is a little wierd though. While it may be funny for kids Ive read them and they just seem to be a book about fart jokes and stuff like that. Kids need something a little more educational. I dont know why Harry Potter would be on there though... | |
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02-12-2005, 04:56 PM
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| Assistant News Admin Banshee
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But being 'weird' doesn't make them dangerous and besides, they're meant for children. The jokes are obviously for kids. Fiction should be fun, not just educational. Reading, in itself, is very educational. My 8 year old brother reads them and as a result, creates his own comic books. So, Cpt. Underpants IS a good thing. It has also made him want to be an author. | |
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02-12-2005, 08:36 PM
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i think this is quite interesting-- HP was on that list for five years!! Quote:
You're gunna laugh but apparently they're 'offensive' and they encourage 'bad behaviour' in children.
lol! only read captain underpants once.. | |
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02-12-2005, 10:32 PM
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Well then I guess this is a good thing. | |
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02-12-2005, 10:53 PM
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hmm..ok | |
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02-12-2005, 11:51 PM
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Interesting... | |
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02-14-2005, 12:53 AM
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| | Faerie
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thats weird!! | |
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02-14-2005, 03:46 AM
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what exactly is the most challenged list?? if its bad then thats not cool :p | |
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02-14-2005, 09:40 AM
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| Assistant News Admin Banshee
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It's bad. It means the most challenged as in the most questioned, the most discriminated against, etc... So, it's a good thing HP isn't there. | |
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02-14-2005, 09:56 AM
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To HP on the same list as 'captain Underpants' would be an insult to JK. | |
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02-14-2005, 10:10 AM
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| Assistant News Admin Banshee
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In terms of standards yes. But neither Cpt Underpants or HP are offensive or dangerous. | |
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02-14-2005, 11:49 AM
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I get what your saying. | |
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