The Golden Compass
Haven't read the books, but I'll probably go see the movie, if only because it seems to be pissing off the kinds of people I enjoy seeing pissed off.
The Halton Catholic school board is reviewing whether to keep copies of the children's fantasy novel The Golden Compass in its elementary school libraries, after receiving one complaint.
Rick MacDonald, a superintendent with the board, wouldn't say exactly what the complaint is, but did tell CBC News that a committee had been formed to "review the book and consider its appropriateness."
Some reports said the board is reacting to allegations the author Philip Pullman is an atheist and that the novels are anti-religious. Similar complaints have been made against the book in the United States.
Thanks to salvage, who's been following this for some time, I think I may have found a lead on where the complaint originated.
Sounds like the perfect movie and book combo to get for the neices and nephews now that the Harry Potter series has nearly run its course.
