Is The Kite Runner a banned book?

The Kite Runner has been on the American Library Association’s top ten lists for most challenged books in 2008 (for offensive language, sexually explicit material, and being unsuited to age group), in 2012 (for depictions of homosexuality, offensive language, religious viewpoints, sexually explicit), in 2014 (for …

Is Kite Runner a true story?

The Kite Runner is primarily an example of historical fiction in that it is set against a backdrop of historic events in Afghanistan, from the collapse of the monarchy to the rise and fall of the Taliban. As a genre, historical fiction focuses on a particular setting and the social conditions of the time period.

What age is appropriate to read The Kite Runner?

Ages 16+ are mature enough to read this book, but maybe some younger children IF you think your child is old enough to handle it.

Is Kite Runner a good book?

This book is a wonderful book. It depicts the conflicts about other countries, as well as self-conflict that these children and families deal with everyday. Overall, a wonderful story line and a great pleasure read. The Kite Runner is a great book to study at any level.

What is the most challenged book of all time?

Here are the top 10 most challenged books of all time:

The Color Purple by Alice Walker.
The Great Gatsby by F.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

Is The Kite Runner hard to read?

This story is not for the faint of heart. It’s downright brutal at times and the language and subject matter are such that adults should think carefully before allowing their younger teens to read. But for older and more mature teens, there are important lessons to be learned.

Can a 12 year old read A Thousand Splendid Suns?

A Thousand Splendid Suns is a phenomenal work, and I highly encourage teenagers and adults to read it for its important values and factual information. However, since several scenes in the book display graphic images and vulgar terminology, I would not recommend the book for young teens.

Why did Taliban ban kite flying?

The Taliban outlawed kite flying on the grounds it distracted young men from praying and other religious activities. The much-loved national pastime earned a reputation abroad after Afghan author Khaled Hosseini’s 2003 bestselling novel “The Kite Runner” was turned into a film.