Why was Stepehn Gould's book "Jumper" on the ALA's most challenged books of the 1990s"?

Answer 1

You can email the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom about any book on the list. They will be more than happy to send you information regarding when, where and why the book was challenged.

Their email address is: [e-mail]

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Answer 2

It is a fantastic book, I highly recommend it to anyone who finds the synopsis interesting. The main character is indeed dealing with some serious psychological baggage and although he does use his powers for some questionable activities, he is sympathetic and likable. The sequel, the name of which slips my mind at the moment, is completely different and yet just as enthralling.

Answer 3

i haven't read the book myself (though after reading up on it, i feel like i want to) but according to wikipedia, the protagonist is abused as a child (i'm not sure of the extent, but should it be really cruel or even bordering on the sexual or just plain extremely creepy side, should be enough for a challenge)

furthermore, the protagonist is said to have used his teleportation power for criminal activities, something i'm sure sticklers for moral purity wouldn't be too keen on.

(a side note, the book is going to be made into a movie, directed by doug liman (of bourne identity and swingers fame) starring samuel l. jackson and hayden christensen and screenwritten by david goyer (he wrote the blade movies and batman begins)