Roald Dahl's story of a boy who leaves home to travel on a giant fruit with several insects was banned because it contains magical elements and references to drugs and alcohol.
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20 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem quite harmless to most, but they still made it onto a banned books list.
7. "James and the Giant Peach," by Roald Dahl
