This book was banned in Liviona schools which is located in Michigan for scaring 1st Graders. First reaction, “It’s in the title people!” Other than I can see where some of the stories would scare first graders. But honestly I think if a teacher used discretion that they could use many of he stories in the book for class. There are some very fun ones that I recommended to my roommate who teaches 3rd grade. I even remember having to memorize “The Hearse Song” in 2nd grade myself. Final judgement = parental overreaction.
Next up is The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
