Do books deserve to be banned because of a person's imagination? I don't think so, but there are many people who believe that a book could influence a person. The book, A Bridge To Terabithia has been challenged since 2002. Some people think the book contains Satanism and offensive language. It seems odd that this book is being challenged, since it is considered a children’s book. Since this book is meant for the age group of children that are nine and older, a person might wonder why the author would write a book about Satanism. Out of all the books being banned, many people doesn't believe that this one should even be challenged. There is a valuable message in this book that shows how one can go against stereotypes, stand up against fear, how friendship is can affect one’s health.
People who does not fit the mold has the power to change lives of theirs around them. Being different and breaking stereotypes to do what you love is what everyone should do. Being true to oneself and who a person is, to many, how a person should live their lives. To begin to defend against a topic, one should know about said …show more content…
Jess fixed that by becoming good friends with Leslie. Jess finally got a great friend that helped him have a flourishing friendship. This is the most important reason why this is a touching story. It is a story about true friendship between Jess and Leslie. It is human nature to have a strong friendship. Without a strong friendship of any kind, a child could become an outcast, and that can lead to dropping out of highschool and becoming a delinquent. This could also lead to how people that are lonely tend to sleep less than social people. All of this can lead to heart problems, increased blood pressure, lack of focus and retention. So promoting and supporting true friendships also promotes school work and good