[CALIBK12] Kite Runner

[Reed-Guy]

I believe strongly that Kite Runner is NOT appropriate for middle  
school.  The rape scene and the scene where the man get beat to a  
pulp are too graphic and shocking.  I still have nightmares about them.

Ellen Reed
Wildwood Elementary School
Piedmont Unified School District
On Apr 30, 2008, at 12:43 PM, Helen Hancock wrote:

> Is anyone know of any school districts which use "The Kite Runner"  
> as part of their approved classroom literature, that is, where the  
> whole class is reading it as part of their curriculum?
>
> If so, does anyone have any experiences or opinions to share?
>
> Our district is considering this title for junior high.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
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> Helen Hancock
> IMC Library Systems Administrator
> Fremont Unified School District
> 4210 Technology Drive
> Fremont, CA 94538
> hhancock at mail.fremont.k12.ca.us
> 510-659-2500 x12214
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