Banned books that I have read-Julie

To Kill a Mockingbird
     My all-time favorite book.  One man standing up for another while a daughter watches with naive  and trusting eyes.
Lord of the Flies
      Loved it but scared me.  I was their age when I read it and the pig head really scared me.  It was frightening to see how savage we can become.
The Great Gatsby
      Junior in high school when I first read this.  I loved this book.  It was about a glittery world with a much darker underside.  I learned that there is more than what you can see to everything, from this book!
Where the Wild Things Are
      I know, I couldn't believe this was banned either!  I learned that I could be angry and still be loved .  I learned that imagination could free you!  It's good to have fun but there is a time and place for all things!
Lord of the Rings 
      I chose to read these books rather than Animal Farm  (another banned book).  Good triumphs over evil.  Evil sees everything.  Friends are needed.  Different races can work together for a common good.  Learn a new language!

Banned or challenged books can teach us many things but I think their most important lesson is the freedom to read whatever we want is an awesome thing!  Tell us about some of your favorite banned or challenged books that you have read!