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OCTOBER 2, 2010
A Banned Book Bundle!
Killer Kids?   

Silent to the BoneSilent to the Bone by E. L. Konigsburg
Branwell Zamborska's mother died when he was a baby. His father has always been devoted to him. But Dr. Zamborska recently got re-married, and now he has a new baby sister, Nikki. Nikki is in the hospital. She's got severe brain injuries and it's entirely possible that she'll die. Only Branwell and the pretty British nanny, Vivian, were home when Nikki was hurt, and Vivian insists that Bran must've shaken the baby. Branwell is in custody in the Behavioral Center and evidence is being gathered against him. Bran's best friend, Connor, doesn't think Branwell is capable of hurting Nikki, but Branwell isn't talking. It's not that he won't, he can't. Can Connor break his silence, and maybe save his life? This is an amazing mystery about family, guilt, shame, and the power of friendship.

The Killer's CousinThe Killer's Cousin by Nancy Werlin
It's no secret that 17-year-old David's girlfriend, Emily, has died. And it's no secret that it was David's fault. But even though David was acquitted of her murder, he must leave his hometown to finish high school away from the accusing eyes of his former friends and neighbors. But life in the attic of his estranged aunt and uncle is no safe haven. David's11-year-old cousin, Lily, is one of the creepiest little girls I've ever encountered, fictional or otherwise. The more time David spends with her, the weirder things get, and David is forced to face his past in order to figure out his future.

The Rag and Bone ShopThe Rag and Bone Shop by Robert Cormier
Inspector Trent has been brought in by the authorities to interrogate the prime suspect in the brutal murder of a seven-year-old girl. He is renown for getting confessions from suspects, and this is an increasingly high profile case; one of the victim's classmates is the granddaughter of a U.S. Senator who has promised to pave the Inspector's way to the big time if Trent can tie this case up quickly. The suspect is 12-year-old Jason Dorrant. He's an outsider, an awkward boy who considered fussy little Alicia Bartlett his friend. He's also the last person to see her alive. This is a powerful story about ambition, perception and truth. And the twist ending is chilling!

If you like psychological murder mysteries, check these books out. They've been challenged for various reasons, most often because the content isn't considered suitable for young people. But young people have been known to be pretty horrific to one another and there's certainly nothing in these books that you can't find on prime-time network TV. Or the news, for that matter. Remember, this is your country; your world. I'll read what I like, and you do the same (and when we're reading the same thing, let's totally talk about it!). Please make sure we always have that right. Fight censorship.

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