The American Library Association created a list of books that are prohibited to read in schools. Due to violence and “mature” content, parents challenge books because they don’t find them very comely for their children to read; the parents believe the books will sully their child’s mind. The list of banned and challenged books includes the story of “Grendel” and The Alice Series.
“Grendel” by John C. Gardner tells the 8th century epic of Beowulf from Grendel’s point of view. The story tells of Grendel’s years at war with Hrothgar and his people. Grendel meets numerous characters through his quest for meaning and identity. Grendel possessed a strong interest in the local humans, called Scyldings. Grendel’s journey began when he found a way
“Grendel” by John C. Gardner tells the 8th century epic of Beowulf from Grendel’s point of view. The story tells of Grendel’s years at war with Hrothgar and his people. Grendel meets numerous characters through his quest for meaning and identity. Grendel possessed a strong interest in the local humans, called Scyldings. Grendel’s journey began when he found a way