Target:Is Peck's book appropriate for grades 5/6

[Craig Stearns <craigste@SHORE.INTERCOM.NET>]

Hi, I was hoping to make it through my first year in this position without
having my collection questioned, but it's not to be.  I've been to the LM
archives and the banned book site and ALA's site.  The book in question is
Peck's book, "A Day no pigs would die".  We do have a policy in place, but
it isn't to that point yet.  My principal simply asked if I thought it was
appropriate for 5/6th graders.  I know it was on ALA's best book list for
young adults.  I've not had a chance to read it yet, I selected it based on
the reviews.  It seems to me a bit unrealistic to think that our collection
should contain only books without swear words or two.  Any advice would be
appreciated.
Thanks

Nancy Stearns
Library Media specialist
Berlin Intermediate school
craigste@shore.intercom.net

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