twistedlibrarian writes “MILWAUKIE — Controversy over the coming-of-age novel “Ricochet River” sparked a debate at a North Clackamas School Board meeting Thursday night about whether the book belongs in high school classrooms.
The hearing, attended by about 200 at Alder Creek Middle School, was prompted by a complaint from parents who object to profanity and sex in the book by Portland author Robin Cody.
Teachers from Rex Putnam and Clackamas high schools defended their choice, saying the book’s characters, plot and themes draw in students who sometimes lack motivation to read.
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