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Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King
If you like stories about fighting for what is right and uncovering the truth, I recommend Attack of the Black Rectangles. When Mac and his friends discover that someone has blacked out some of the words in their school books, they set off on a mission to discover what is being hidden from them and by who. Determined to uncover the truth and protest censorship, this is a great read to show children that they have the right to information and the full story. Their voices matter!
Although a serious topic, this story has humour spread throughout and is easy to get into. I recommend for middle grade aged children and up.
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