Top Ten Controversial Children's Books
(The following list was researched by J.S. Moore.)
1. His Dark Materials Trilogy
By: Phillip Pullman
Even though the book had won numerous awards, the book is a source of friction for most Christians. Phillip Pullman is a noted atheist, and he seems to bring this anti-God perspective into his tales.
2. The Higher Power of the Lucky
By: Susan Patron
Even though the story had won the Newberry Metal, the book is banned in some children's libraries for using vulgar and innappropriate terms.
3. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
By: Mark Twain
The tale is undoubtedly a classic, but it gains most of its critisim through the many racial terms used throughout the story.
4. Heather Has Two Mommies
By: Leslea Newman
This story has received a large amount of critism through its support of homosexuality.
5. The Catcher in the Rye
By: J.D. Salinger
Although the story is considered a classic, the story was immortalized when the murderer of Beatle John Lennon was found after the incident carrying a copy of the famous tale.
6. To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
Even though the story is often utlized in the classroom, the story has gained much conflict over the racial and derogatory language.
7. Daddy's Roommate
By: Michael Willhoite
It is obvious even by glancing at the title of the tale that homosexuality is supported.
8. Bridge to Teribithia
By: Katherine Paterson
Although the story became the winner of the Newberry Metal and was eventually made into a major motion picture, the story has gained its friction by containing satanic views and secular humanism.
9. Harry Potter Boxset Books
By: J.K. Rowling
Even though the story is an instant favorite with young children, the series made the number seven spot on the list of the top 100 frequently challenged books.
10. Forever
By: Judy Blume
Blume earns controversy with her story when she includes thoughts of sex and teenage sexual relationships.
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