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The Rag and Bone Shop

Robert Cormier ยท 2025

Literary fiction

Banned in 1 country

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Twelve-year old Jason is accused of the brutal murder of a young girl. Is he innocent or guilty? The shocked town calls on an interrogator with a stellar reputation: he always gets a confession. The confrontation between Jason and his interrogator forms the chilling climax of this terrifying look at what can happen when the pursuit of justice becomes a personal crusade for victory at any cost.

Censorship history

The Rag and Bone Shop was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for depictions of violence, as well as immorality. This reflects the recurring tension between protecting readers from disturbing content and suppressing honest accounts of human experience.

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United States2025
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