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Lord of the Flies by William Golding

A group of English school boys is stranded on a deserted island. As they fight to survive, they break down and become like pack animals (although they develop an extremely intricate hierarchical government structure in the process).

The novel is realistic fiction/fantasy written for ages 14 and up. Despite widespread acclaim and popularity, Lord of the Flies has been banned for a plethora of reasons. Many critics complain about violence, language, sexuality and racism. Others accuse the novel of attacks on religion, the disabled and women.

The Toronto School Board banned this classic from all its schools, claiming it was racist for use of the word "niggers." A challenger in Owen, Nebraska claimed that this book was "demoralizing inasmuch that it implies that man is little more than an animal."

(2003). Banned books project. //Solonor.// Retrieved from [] on June 17, 2012.