Preview of Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book Summary:

presents a provoking portrait of censorship and its effects. Humor, suspense, and a believable plot keep the book interesting as it demonstrates the negative chain of events that censorship triggers, especially in school. Miles depicts a complex issue in an understandable way while also giving a well-rounded picture of friendship, adolescent-parent relationships, community action and interaction, and the transition from elementary to middle school.