Books of Wonder

Answers in the Pages (Paperback)

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Category: Middle Grade (8–12)

When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn’t think his mom would read it — much less try to have it banned! It’s just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius. But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book’s main characters are gay, with Donovan’s mom trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum and Donovan caught in the middle. Donovan doesn’t really know if the two boys fall in love at the end or not — but he does know this: even if they do, it shouldn’t matter. The book should not be banned. Your young readers will be captivated by this incredible tale about taking action, being brave, and standing up for what you believe is right.

Ages 8–12. 176pp

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Aurora ★★★★★

I wasn't expecting a book about book-banning to be this gripping, but my 10-year-old kept reading chapters aloud to me. The parallel story of the two adventurers really made us both think about why some people want to hide certain stories.

Ellie ★★★★★

My son finished this in two nights because he couldn't put it down, and the ban plot made him think about what books really mean to him.

Hazel ★★★★★

I was honestly surprised how gripping this book is for adults too—finished it in one sitting after my kid went to bed. The way it weaves the fictional adventure story into a real-life debate about banned books feels really clever and timely.