What's wrong with our society are ignorant dolts like him, NOT children's books. I've read everything on his list and like you said if he's against witches and ghosts, that leaves out Shakespeare. And he recommended Shelley? Umm . . . mad scientist brings a dead person back to life, and said "creature" has serious angst. Excellent book, but I'm not sure I'd have a child read it. I could rant forever, but good grief, if the guy's going to be an idiot at least be logically consistent. ;)