On+My+Honor

References American Library Association. (2012). Retrieved from: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/banned/frequentlychallenged/challengedbydecade/1990_2000.cfm
 * Name of book:** On My Honor
 * Author:** Marion Dane Bauer
 * Description:** This story is about two best friends Joel and Tony. Joel dares Tony to swim in a dangerous river and Tony drowns. This book deals with the feelings surrounding Tony’s death.
 * Genre:** Realistic Fiction
 * Questionable Items:** This book deals with the very difficult subject of death that many people feel is too heavy for children.
 * Public’s Opinion:** This book has mixed reviews. Many reviewers gave it 4 to 5 stars. Some thought the content was boring and contained content that was too much for kids to handle.
 * History of Censorship:** According to the American Library Association this book along with its series are ranked number 79 on their list of 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2000.
 * Age Group:** 9 - 12