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Description
Mac is outraged when he discovers that several words in his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic are blacked out. Text includes sexual prejudice, gender bias, imagery that may be disturbing, and references to racism and cultural bias.
Quick Summary
This story turns the idea of book censorship into a page-turning mystery when a sixth grader named Mac discovers that someone has literally blacked out words in his classroom copy of The Devil's Arithmetic and decides to investigate who is behind it and why. Kids will love cheering for Mac as he gathers clues, stands up to adults in power, and wrestles with big questions about history, truth, and whose stories get to be told, all while navigating friendship drama and trying to prove himself right. If your kid loves the clever kid-detective energy of "Frindle" or the suspenseful mystery of "The Westing Game," they will be absolutely drawn into this. Ideal for readers in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy stories about young people making a difference and uncovering hidden truths.