Sometimes classic books are simplified for smaller kids.

I could see the value of it in that context.

In fact, in that context its been going on for years anyway so this isn't really news.

The first time I was introduced to these books was when I was 5, and I read simplified versions that didn't contain the word 'nigger'.

That way my Mum got to read me the stories and enjoy them without having to give a 5 year old a pretty complex sociology lecture simultaneously.

I read the real things later when I was more mature.

we have 18 certs for violence and sex, and for films containing sexual swear words and racist language.

Its probably important to learn a bit about who, why and what audience before we get too hot under the collar.

So old news, and not that big a deal.