Posted AT 1:18 AM EDT on 05/12/07
Calgary Catholic school board dumps Golden Compass
CALGARY — The Roman Catholic school board in Calgary has followed the lead of a Catholic school board in Burlington, Ont., in pulling the children's fantasy book
The Golden Compass off school shelves.
Board officials said their decision followed concern voiced by parents and recent publicity surrounding the release of a movie version of the book, starring Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman.
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