Sigh. They even banned distribution of the Scholastic flyer that had an ad for the book.
Support Catholic school funding, support banning books. Fun. I'd like to point out once again that we are only committed to fund separate school up to Grade 9, Ontario continues the funding through high school voluntarily.
Toronto - The Halton Catholic School Board has pulled a fantasy book off library shelves because of a complaint.
The Golden Compass was named the best children's book in the past 70 years by readers across the globe and has been made into a movie, opening Dec. 7, starring Nicole Kidman.
But its popularity didn't stop the school board from banning it.
Two other books in the trilogy by British author Philip Pullman have also been removed as a precaution.
Halton's Manager of Library Services said the complaint came after Pullman said in an interview that he's an atheist.
Principals have also been ordered not to distribute December Scholastic book flyers because The Golden Compass is available to order."
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