content: I do not think this is a good thing for kids to be reading. How people can find this a great book... unless they have a likng for revolting things... I do not understand. Example from The Red Pony- Steinbeck describes how a boy mushes a vultures head 'til it's a red pulp... and cutting the horses throat 'til the mucus comes out in a stream. Do you really want your kids or students reading this? I warn you... if you don't like revolting things, don't read this nasty book. PLEASE don't force kids to read this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!