The Next Chapter: The appropriateness of books

My son is a voracious reader. His love for reading developed at an early age, prompted in part by our weekly visits to the public library. He loves exploring bookstores and can read for hours on end. Last week I received the following email from his teacher: “I’m sure you’re aware Lucas is currently reading a book by Stephen King. I read a plot overview for this story and I am concerned about the developmental appropriateness of the book. If he is reading this story with your permission,…