This is a delightful book for kids who love to read, who think books are important, and who wish they had the courage to stand up for what they believe. A sharp but shy fourth grader has a favorite book in her school library that she pounces on whenever she had a chance to check it out. But one day, when it's scheduled to be back on the shelf, it's not there. The outspoken parent of a boy she doesn't like has decided it shouldn't be in the library. In fact, a bunch of books shouldn't be in the library - a crusade that Amy Anne thinks is completely wrong, even though the school board has voted to remove those books from the library. The school librarian (wouldn't it be great if all schools had them?) has her hands tied. Amy Anne decides to take action, establishing a secret banned book library in her locker. She also is asked by the librarian to speak in front of school board. Amy Anne has to overcome her shyness to do what's right and, as in so many middle grade books, learns something about herself and the world in the process. I really enjoyed this middle grade book. It would be a good starter kit for students who might later want to read Doctorow's Little Brother - particularly if they're looking for a protagonist who has smarts but isn't comfortable taking public stands, who can't see herself leading a rebellion but does anyway. I admired the way the author avoided exaggerating the bad guys, giving perspectives a fair shake, and wove together Amy Anne's anxieties with her activism without overdoing either.