Killing Mr. Griffin was banned by North Branch Middle School and the ALA.It was banned for inappropriate language and themes.It was banned in 2000 (not completely sure but some where in that area.Quote 1: He's an asshole. He's out to flunk all of us." Mark explaining to Susan why they must kidnap Mr. Griffin.Quote 2: "I'd teach damn it! I wouldn't baby them or play games with them." Mr. Griffin explaining to his wife why he is so hard on his students.Quote 3: "Then take your own car dammit, Mark said. I'll drive the Chevy." Mark organizing rides to dump a car.Quote 4: "He was going to turn me in, he said softly, his only son. The bastard was going to turn me in." Mark remembering why he killed his father.Quote 5: "You need all of your credits to graduate. Damned right we do." Mr. Griffin and Mark having a conversation in class.