It's a book entitled "Whale Talk.”

The goal is to teach young readers about tolerance.

A minister in Missouri Valley objected to the profanity used in the book.

Now a committee at the Missouri Valley school district recommends the book be allowed back in a 10th grade classroom.

Supporters of the book say author Chris Crutcher keeps it real with the use of four letter words and derogatory slang.

The story is about a group of misfits, who seek acceptance at their high school.

A committee was formed to read the book and weigh concerns.

Superintendent Tom Micek read a statement from committee member Martin Pennock who could not attend the meeting.

"In many instances, the usage of profanity is totally unnecessary and only distracts from the essence of the story. While such profanity is prevalent in today's society, condoning such language in a school setting is inappropriate," wrote Pennock.

All committee members have concerns about the language but the story, they say, is hard to ignore.

"As far as themes, I cannot argue that they are definitely appropriate for kids to learn about.... racism, handicap, abuse, boy it spoke to me," says Bill Huggett, a book committee member.

Marsha Wiese is another committee member.

"It's unfortunate that kids have to be exposed to that language anywhere, but I feel for in order for the book to speak to the kids, the language is appropriate," says Wiese.

The committee is recommending the book be allowed in the 10th grade classroom as long as parents have the option of choosing another book for their children.

"I think it's a good recommendation. I think the parents should have had a choice in the beginning. The children should have had a choice in the beginning to opt out and read another book which they were not given," says parent Theresa McAndrews.

The minister who ignited the public discussion agrees.

Minister Nathan Slaughter of the Missouri Valley Church of Christ says "The concern of parents is that they feel, often times, powerless and unable to be heard. I think that's what this was all about."

Missouri Valley Schools Superintendent Tom Micek says, "Whether we want to accept it or not, they're going to accept these kinds of issues and as a longtime educator, I think a good place to have those discussions is in a supervised context in the public schools of the United States."

The recommendation will go to the Missouri Valley school board.

The board could vote on the recommendation at its meeting on March 12th.