by Stephen Krensky
Based on the teleplay by Terence Taylor
5 stars
A story of book banning that is all too relevant today.
Arthur and his friends love the thrill of the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club book series and can’t wait to check out the latest book. But when a group of concerned parents form PAWS (Parents Against Weird Stories) and remove the books from the library shelves, the kids must band together to save their beloved books.
A great story showing ways kids can get involved, from creating petitions to holding protests to speaking up about their love of books and reading.
Nicely written. Despite its age, this book still holds up. Shows good examples of the importance of actually reading the book in its entirety before trying to ban or censor it and how not every book is a good fit for every child.
The black-and-white artwork pairs well with the story.
I haven’t watched this episode of the show, but this appears to be a pretty accurate adaptation.
An engaging read about fighting censorship, sharing your love of reading, and standing up for what you believe in even if you stand alone.