Banned and/or challenged children and middle-grade books

1.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) 4.47 avg rating — 11,065,794 ratings
2.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 499,146 ratings
3.
A Wrinkle in Time (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, #1)
A Wrinkle in Time (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, #1) 3.97 avg rating — 1,263,448 ratings
4.
Little Women (Little Women, #1)
Little Women (Little Women, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 2,393,358 ratings
5.
Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1)
Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1) 4.38 avg rating — 389,875 ratings
6.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 3,059,618 ratings
7.
Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web 4.21 avg rating — 1,994,282 ratings
8.
The Lorax
The Lorax
by: Dr. Seuss
4.35 avg rating — 363,703 ratings
9.
Little House on the Prairie (Little House, #3)
Little House on the Prairie (Little House, #3) 4.21 avg rating — 299,230 ratings
10.
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are 4.25 avg rating — 1,043,044 ratings
11.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 4.27 avg rating — 188,848 ratings
12.
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia 4.06 avg rating — 580,025 ratings
12.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) 3.90 avg rating — 128,899 ratings
14.
Strega Nona
Strega Nona 4.26 avg rating — 89,760 ratings
15.
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach 4.03 avg rating — 505,774 ratings
16.
The Giver (The Giver, #1)
The Giver (The Giver, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 2,733,447 ratings
17.
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland 4.03 avg rating — 395,720 ratings
18.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 912,067 ratings
19.
A Light in the Attic
A Light in the Attic 4.36 avg rating — 470,740 ratings
20.
The Egypt Game (Game #1)
The Egypt Game (Game #1) 3.83 avg rating — 36,467 ratings
21.
The Witches
The Witches 4.18 avg rating — 420,319 ratings
22.
Julie of the Wolves (Julie of the Wolves, #1)
Julie of the Wolves (Julie of the Wolves, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 60,966 ratings
23.
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 1,594,341 ratings
24.
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy 3.95 avg rating — 100,379 ratings
25.
Anastasia Krupnik (Anastasia Krupnik, #1)
Anastasia Krupnik (Anastasia Krupnik, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 15,084 ratings
26.
Anastasia Again! (Anastasia Krupnik, #2)
Anastasia Again! (Anastasia Krupnik, #2) 3.89 avg rating — 3,465 ratings
27.
Anastasia at This Address (Anastasia Krupnik, #8)
Anastasia at This Address (Anastasia Krupnik, #8) 3.86 avg rating — 1,282 ratings
28.
Anastasia, Absolutely (Anastasia Krupnik, #9)
Anastasia, Absolutely (Anastasia Krupnik, #9) 3.83 avg rating — 843 ratings
29.
Anastasia at Your Service (Anastasia Krupnik, #3)
Anastasia at Your Service (Anastasia Krupnik, #3) 3.88 avg rating — 3,180 ratings
30.
Anastasia, Ask Your Analyst (Anastasia Krupnik, #4)
Anastasia, Ask Your Analyst (Anastasia Krupnik, #4) 3.87 avg rating — 2,326 ratings
31.
Anastasia on Her Own (Anastasia Krupnik, #5)
Anastasia on Her Own (Anastasia Krupnik, #5) 3.91 avg rating — 1,915 ratings
32.
Anastasia Has the Answers (Anastasia Krupnik, #6)
Anastasia Has the Answers (Anastasia Krupnik, #6) 3.87 avg rating — 1,489 ratings
33.
Anastasia's Chosen Career (Anastasia Krupnik, #7)
Anastasia's Chosen Career (Anastasia Krupnik, #7) 3.91 avg rating — 1,228 ratings
34.
The Great Gilly Hopkins
The Great Gilly Hopkins 3.85 avg rating — 23,275 ratings
35.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, #1)
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 29,717 ratings
36.
The Sign of the Beaver
The Sign of the Beaver 3.87 avg rating — 39,020 ratings
37.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Captain Underpants, #1)
The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Captain Underpants, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 56,791 ratings
38.
Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You
Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You 3.73 avg rating — 2,243 ratings
39.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble 4.16 avg rating — 45,735 ratings
40.
The Upstairs Room
The Upstairs Room 3.84 avg rating — 12,069 ratings