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The most banned Sci-fi, fantasy books. What do you think of the list?

These are the most challenged sci-fi and fantasy books according to the American Library Association. Do you understand why some of these books are banned by schools and libraries or do you think these people should get lives, haha? Is there anything you don't agree with or any sci-fi/fantasy you want to add to the list? Do any of them surprise you? Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling — The stories of the wizarding world are seen by challengers to have occult and violent themes. Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins — The hot series for youth and adult readers has been deemed unsuitable to its target age group and violent. Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer — Its movie stars may provoke pandemonium, but critics of the book say it's too sexually explicit. His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman — The series beginning with The Golden Compass is often decried for its anti-religious viewpoints. The Giver by Lois Lowry — Despite the book's message of freedom of choice, criticisms are made for the fictional dystopia's bleak family outlook. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley — Offensive language, racism, and insensitivity are often cited in challenges to the future dystopian novel. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury — The tale of a future world where the printed word is banned and systemically burned was criticized for offensive language. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle — Children's search through space and time for their vanished father is often challenged for the inclusion of supposed witches. Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine — This series of supernatural mysteries had parents upset with the frightening plot lines. Shade's Children by Garth Nix — A sci-fi young adult tale of post-apocalyptic Earth was banned for obscene and vulgar themes. The Witches by Roald Dahl — The children's book of a boy's run-in with witches has been challenged for sexism and the inclusion of, well, witches. 1984 by George Orwell — The story of a totalitarian society where Big Brother is always watching was sighted in Florida in 1981 for pro-communist matter. Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien — The fantasy epic of Middle Earth was burned in 2001 by a community church in New Mexico for "satanic" themes. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess — Offensive language is the reason the novella depicting a violent future world has faced criticism since its 1962 debut. BQ: FOr writers: do you think your novels would end up on a banned list? I think mine would. Source: geeksugar.com/Banned-Science-Fiction-Fantasy-Books-18673159

Public Comments

Most of the reasons are pitiful. Do people really want to censor ideas and real life from their children? "Brave New World by Aldous Huxley — Offensive language, racism, and insensitivity are often cited in challenges to the future dystopian novel." There is offensive language, racism, and insensitivity in real life. Impressionable five-year-olds do not read these books. Teens who can learn deep and insightful morals are supposed to read these books. It's a little sad when people's dislike of an idea as silly as fantasy witches keeps other people who don't even share their beliefs from enjoying a good tale. Bq: Let's see... Floral Bloom alone has sexual references, "witchcraft", lesbianism, and drug addiction. I think something on that list would razzle some feathers. XD
no book deserves to be banned...that's exactly what Fahrenheit 451 was about anyway and look how that turned out bq: if i ever did publish my story it would probably would end up on a banned list for: violence, sexually explicit themes, disturbing images (well descriptions), rape, torture...etc etc...its a very dark story...
The banning of 1984 shows what fools censors are, as Orwell wrote it as an anti-communist piece. Anyone who would ban books deserves to have their eyes plucked out so they cannot see what offends them while others are enjoying it. I strongly suspect A Wrinkle in Time is banned for its unsympathetic depiction of slavery. In fact, most banning is not for the stated reason
I understand _why_ they would ban them (even if their reasons are stupid)... but I don't think they should have. BQ: Yeah. One of my MCs is a teenaged alcoholic stalker, who at times is portrayed sympathetically. I can see why that would be bad. XD There's also violence, (cringe) gore, anti-religious views and some sexual content. It would so get banned by a few nuts. :D
I do not hope so, these are a lot of people really like.
I'm a father of kids. If I don't want them reading a book, maybe because it has adult themes or something I object to for their reading, I don't let them read it. That is the parent's job, not the government's. I used to be a teacher and I don't usually use this word, but I hate busybodies who try to run things when they have no clue what is real. Pretty funny reason for 1984 too. No, I don't think my book would be banned. I do have some Christan short stories that are pretty inflammatory though, maybe a anti-christian body would ban them. congrads Joss, if your book is banned it will be in great company
I think those people need to understand "freedom of speech/the press" which in layman's terms mean PEOPLE CAN WRITE WHATEVER THE HELL THEY WANT TO WRITE. Or say, I guess. They can SAY those books do those thing, but they shouldn't be able to ban them. Not to mention, they're making themselves look like fools. Seriously, they do realize the irony in banning Fahrenheit 451, right? BQ: It would depend on the book. My main one: I'd say it could be, if it were to get popular. It has some things in it that would be similar to the reason the Hunger Games is banned/challenged (not that I'm comparing my book to the Hunger Games. It's targeted to the same age group and has some pretty violent/dark things in it." My other book: Oh yeah, definitely.
HP? Are they joking? (Oh, and hello, Joss :D) Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling — The stories of the wizarding world are seen by challengers to have occult and violent themes. Uh - hello! HP is *aimed* at ten year olds and anyone below that age won't willingly pick up a book the size of brick in *school.* Lol, no, I'm joking. But I don't see why it is banned, the target audience *are* people in schools. Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins — The hot series for youth and adult readers has been deemed unsuitable to its target age group and violent. Yep, got this one. Well, I can understand why they banned it. Though people of all ages are reading it still. Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer — Its movie stars may provoke pandemonium, but critics of the book say it's too sexually explicit. Lol, I haven't read Twilight, but I have heard Jacob's a pedo or something...? Anyway, it'd probably cause fights and stuff. Oh yes, I can see it now: *In the school yard.* "I'm team Edward!" "Well, I'm ream Jacob!" *Two girls fight it out, then a third party joins.* "HP RULES!" *And then they all look heartbroken as they realise that both of those books have been banned.* The Witches by Roald Dahl — The children's book of a boy's run-in with witches has been challenged for sexism and the inclusion of, well, witches. Lol, I read this book when I about ten. That's ridiculous - Roald Dahl writes for kids! BQ - 100% yes. If they don't allow fancy dress (The Witches by Roald Dahl... 'cause all it was really) then I don't think they'd allow shootings and all the other stuff I include in my novel. :D xxx
I understand about Twilight being banned..but HP. there ae religious views in it and my church actually supports HP. they even bought us tickets for the midnight showing of the last harry potter movie. i dont understand how people can think its anti-religious...
I understand that lots of parents and teachers are stupid wannabe fascists, yes.
This is actually ridiculous!! I am having trouble believing that some people can be so.......grrrrrr!!! All of them surprise me and I don't agree with any of them. At all. The world is not always a nice place. Kids need to learn to accept that unfortunately there is violence, there are many different points of view, there is racism, there is sexism... All banning these books is doing is simply shielding them from the truths of the world. They're missing out on some wonderful works of literature here!!! I think the reasoning behind the banning of Goosebumps was the most amusing/disturbing/frustrating. I mean, seriously? It is called Goosebumps for a reason. Does is sound like a fairytale. Reading the blurb would definitely confirm that. Kids shouldn't pick up obviously "scary" books and take them home if they can't deal with a bit of adrenaline. BQ: Yeah, probably. But hey, I don't care. If I was to ever get published I'm not sure if I would particularly want my book in libraries that ban some of my favourite stories!
The Twilight Saga: The fourth book should be banned. Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins: The whole series should be banned. But I read it and it's okay except for Mockingjay. (lol that rhymed) Kind of like Breaking Dawn in the Twilight Saga.
For most of them - guys grow up, you can't protect kids and teens from everything in the world because let's face it that would suck and is not possible. Twilight (much as I hate it) is dodgy in some parts but a lot of people that I know have only started reading after reading those so... His Dark Materials - hmm, I get what they mean but at the end of the day firstly it depends how you interpret things and secondly different people/writers are entitled to have their opinion on different matters by law so you can't legally do anything about that. BQ: Probably, Isaac is somewhat foul-mouthed and there is a lot of murder and such in there. :p How can you have a murder mystery without a murder?