BANNED

Yes, Killing Mr. Griffin Is Banned!

by Lois Duncan · Laurel-Leaf · 1978

ISBN: 9780440944714

10 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

A thriller that actually has moral weight. That's why it's been challenged.

Lois Duncan’s YA thriller about students who go too far has been challenged despite its morally clear ending.

Why This Book Was Banned

The reasons listed above reflect formal challenge attempts. The real reasons are more complicated—and more revealing.

Why You Should Read This

A thriller that actually has moral weight. That’s why it’s been challenged.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killing Mr. Griffin banned?

Yes, Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan has been banned or challenged in 10 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Multiple. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Killing Mr. Griffin banned?

Killing Mr. Griffin has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Violence, Murder Plot. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Killing Mr. Griffin banned?

As of 2025, Killing Mr. Griffin has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).