Arthur and his pals can't wait for the next book in the Scare-Your-Pants-Off series, until they learn that a parents' group is trying to ban the popular books. The gang learns about standing up for what's right as they get help from a surprising source.
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"Arthur learns to stand up for himself when his favorite books are trying to be banned by the PAWS (Parents Against Weird Stories) group. The message is that reading is good and sometimes people who try to ban books just don't know what they're talking about."
— Rebecca (4 out of 5 stars)
" This book is funny and Arthur is up to his usual good natured self. He helps his friends organize a rally against a book ban on their favorite books. The chapters are short and sweet we highly recommend this book. "
— Zachary, 9/13/2013" I didn't love the book but I kept reading it to see what happened next. "
— Mary, 8/17/2012" I loved the Arthur books. "
— Jessie, 3/14/2011" Great book to discuss censorship and reading selection with children. "
— Angie, 10/9/2009" I like that this book teaches kids that they can make a difference. "
— Melanie, 12/3/2007Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children’s PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D. W., Arthur’s little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. He lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts, on Martha’s Vineyard.
Mark Linn-Baker has appeared on Broadway in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, and Doonesbury. His film and television credits include My Favorite Year, Noises Off, and seven seasons of ABC’s Perfect Strangers.