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SourceURL:file:///Users/suttone/Documents/ControversialBooks.doc =Of Mice and Men= Book- Of Mice and Men Author- John Steinbeck Genre- Fictional Tragedy Published 1937 Summary- Lennie and George are two individuals struggling during the era of the Great Depression. Both are bound by an obstacle that keeps them from achieving their dream of owning their own ranch. The two travel through life together, George being the keeper of Lennie who is mentally handicap. They travel as ranch workers seeking work after having to flee from their town when Lennie is accused of raping a woman. At the end of the story George kills Lennie as a way of protecting him. Controversy- Racial Slurs, vulgar language, limitations of characters, and other offensive behavior. Censorship History- From 1990-1999 this book was number 10 on the top 100 banned books. Then from 2000-2009 it was moved up to number five. From 1974-2003 this book has been challenged 35 times. Age appropriateness- 14-18 http://censorfreelib.blogspot.com