Read It and Weep (1)

Jennifer comes home from school feeling blue because after choosing the American classic "Huckleberry Finn" as the subject of her book report, she learns that the novel has been put on the school board's list of banned books. Although her favorite English teacher, Mr. Flaherty, disagrees with the decision, he informs Jennifer that he must uphold the board's ruling about the book. Jennifer decides to disregard the school's edicts and goes ahead with her report, which she insists of reading aloud in class. Flaherty is forced to summon the principal, who confiscates the paper. Later, Flaherty tells Jennifer and her family that even though he personally admires her courage and commitment, he must fail her on her report. Even worse, she must face the wrath of the principal and possible suspension.

Jennifer soll für die Schule ein Buch besprechen. Ihre Wahl fällt auf Mark Twains Klassiker „Die Abenteuer des Huckleberry Finn“. Keine gute Idee, denn die Schulleitung hat ihren Lieblingsroman auf die „Schwarze Liste“ gesetzt. Jugendgefährdend lautet das Urteil. Jennifer aber denkt nicht daran, sich aufhalten zu lassen. Allen Widerständen zum Trotz bereitet sie ihr Referat vor.