The Loners
Lex Thomas
About this book
It was just another ordinary day at McKinley High—until a massive explosion devastated the school. When loner David Thorpe tried to help his English teacher to safety, the teacher convulsed and died right in front of him. And that was just the beginning. A year later, McKinley has descended into chaos. All the students are infected with a virus that makes them deadly to adults. The school is under military quarantine. The teachers are gone. Violent gangs have formed based on high school social cliques. Without a gang, you're as good as dead. And David has no gang. It's just him and his little brother, Will, against the whole school. In this frighteningly dark and captivating novel, Lex Thomas locks readers inside a school where kids don't fight to be popular, they fight to stay alive.
Censorship history
In 2024, "The Loners" by Lex Thomas was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over its violent themes and portrayal of a school environment in chaos. The ban was initiated following complaints from parents and local advocacy groups who argued that the book was inappropriate for students. Specific details regarding formal complaints or school board votes leading to the ban have not been documented, but the decision reflects ongoing debates about content appropriateness in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | ViolenceMoral |
