[GretchenM]

All the kids in the United States read this book and see the film in the seventh and eighth grades and write papers and essays.

I wish this had been the case (in the Washington State school) where I attended seventh and eighth grades.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Isn't your tagline sweet!

"I wish this had been the case (in the Washington State school) where I attended seventh and eighth grades."

Well, make up for Lost Time now, FRiend. I'm sure people here could suggest a list of books you may have missed out on in your youth. :)

Actually, I had seen the movie, but didn't read the book until I was in my 40's. I think I appreciated all the delicious undertones of it all the more as an adult. ;)