Attack of the Black Rectangles, A. S. King
Attack of the Black Rectangles, A. S. King
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Attack of the Black Rectangles

Author: A. S. King

Narrator: Pete Cross, Gretchen Bender, Amy Sarig King, Jane Yolen

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/06/2022

Synopsis

Award-winning author Amy Sarig King takes on censorship and intolerance in a novel she was born to write.When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake. But then when he and his friends discover what the missing words are, he's outraged.Someone in his school is trying to prevent kids from reading the full story.But who?Even though his unreliable dad tells him to not get so emotional about a book (or anything else), Mac has been raised by his mom and grandad to call out things that are wrong. He and his friends head to the principal's office to protest the censorship... but her response doesn't take them seriously.So many adults want Mac to keep his words to himself.Mac's about to see the power of letting them out.In Attack of the Black Rectangles, acclaimed author Amy Sarig King shows all the ways truth can be hard... but still worth fighting for.

Reviews

Goodreads review by L. on July 02, 2022

Another winner by Amy Sarig King. And now I have to go read The Devil’s Arithmetic, too. Kids need more books written by people who understand kids. King understands kids.......more

Goodreads review by Phil on December 03, 2022

A teacher's perspective This book made a strong first impression, and I was excited to finish it. As it developed, however, I became increasingly uncomfortable with the central conflict. To be fair, King is a highly skilled writer. The characters are unique and well-developed. The setting is immersive......more

Goodreads review by Claude's on September 06, 2023

A good middle grade book that looks at book censorship and how people in authority attempt to control society. It is quite 'in-your-face' with the theme and I don't know if Amy needed to be so heavy handed. A good teacher or parent/caregiver would be able to facilitate some excellent discussions unp......more

Quotes

Praise for Me and Marvin Gardens:A Spring 2017 Kid's Indie Next List selectionA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book for KidsA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearA Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection* "A provocative exploration of human action and interaction on both local and global levels, as well as the interplay between past, present, and future, King's novel will leave readers pondering how we treat each other and the planet. " -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "A smart, environmentally conscious underdog story with a lot of heart.... The characters are rewardingly complex. Through Obe, King asks the Big Questions alongside the smaller, more personal ones in a way that will likely have readers doing the same." -- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review* "A coming-of-age novel with a fully developed and authentic protagonist. An emotionally rich read for a wide audience, especially those interested in keeping the planet alive and well for future generations." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Mystical, fablelike... just right for a sensitive sixth-grader with a growing self- and world awareness trying to navigate the troubled waters of uncertain friendships and demeaning bullying. A finely wrought, magical coming-of-age tale with a convincing message." -- Kirkus Reviews"This is acclaimed YA author King's first foray into middle-grade territory, and it's no surprise that she adeptly handles issues like bullying, compromised friendship, complex family dynamics, and the tedium of homework... Drawing upon the tradition of Carl Hiaasen's Hoot (2002), this eco-focused story will tug at readers' consciences and heartstrings." -- Booklist

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