Pat W Coffey answers â€œI am very upset that this book is on a...â€� â€� Night Q&A

Sandra Catchings asked this question about Night:

I am very upset that this book is on a list as appropriate for 14 year old 8th graders. Because it is , my son is being forced to read it by his school. My family is deeply effected by this book. My son is in emotional upheaval and very depressed. This book should not be listed as appropriate for this age group. It should be read at the high school level and up- and be lsited as so. How could a book like this end up ?

Pat W Coffey The age appropriateness of. this book really lies in the balance of what children see on television, on video games, behind the school before and afteâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðThe age appropriateness of. this book really lies in the balance of what children see on television, on video games, behind the school before and after class. In some parts of the country, where 14yr olds are part of the Junior structure they are exposed to more.
When a child becomes impacted by a book, the parents should read the book and discuss it with them. We cannot dismiss the pass when we see signs of its ugliness appear in the present. (less)

flag

View 1 comment

About Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions