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Attack of the Black Rectangles

By: A.S. King
Narrated by: Pete Cross, Gretchen Bender, Amy Sarig King, Jane Yolen, full cast
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2022 Amy Sarig King (P)2022 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved.
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Antidote to Hate

This book is very relevant and covers topics that should be discussed. I highly suggest it to others.

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must read

I can't wait to share this with all the students in my class! Absolutely amazing!

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A Book about Book Banninhb

I liked how the story was told by kids, very relevant!
And I wish them all success in their rights to freedom of speech

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great story and message for anyone

I am a college student and this book still was relatable and enjoyable so I think everyone should read it!

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So much more than my kids and I thought it would be.

This book may touch heavily on censorship, but it covers so many more big and important themes. My kids (ages 9 and 11) thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. I enjoyed how well written the difficulty of feeling and expressing emotions can be, not just as a kid, but at any age. It touches on how communities can help each other grow, or accept what others tell us is “right”. I know this is a book we will listen to again down the road.

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Excellent Book

I loved every minute of reading! I recommend this book to anyone who loves a strong and truthful story. (I also recommend ‘The Devil’s arithmetic’)

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Attack of the black rectangles

Should be required reading for all voters. Outstanding! Amy Sarig King and Jane Yolen are national treasures.

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my son loved it. I loved it.

awesome story that captures you and brings you right in. feel like you are sitting in the room with the characters and experiencing their challenges with them

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Powerful story

I am so glad I trusted this book. This is a very timely topic and more student voices need to be heard. The first amendment is being stomped on by fear-mongers. Loved that Jane Yolen lent her voice to this hopefully award winning book!

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A great story with an important message

This story is well written and contains a very thought provoking message about censorship. Highly recommend!

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