85 pages • 2 hours read
Alan GratzBan This Book
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Ban This Book by Alan Gratz, nine-year-old Amy Anne Ollinger, a passionate reader, takes action when her favorite books are banned from her school library by a classmate's mother. She establishes a secret lending library in her locker to make the banned books accessible to her peers, facing challenges and learning to advocate for her beliefs along the way.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Alan Gratz's Ban This Book is a thought-provoking and engaging read for middle-grade audiences. Reviews commend its strong narrative and effective exploration of censorship themes. Some critiques mention predictable plot elements, yet the majority agree it inspires young readers to stand up for their beliefs and highlights the power of literature.
Who Should Read Ban This Book?
A middle-grade reader who enjoys Ban This Book by Alan Gratz is likely a fan of empowering stories about young protagonists taking a stand for their beliefs. Similar readers might enjoy Louis Sachar’s Holes and Andrew Clements’ Frindle for their themes of youthful resilience and creativity in the face of challenges.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
690LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Values/Ideas: Literature
Relationships: Friendship
Society: Community