As early as 1980 this book was seized nationwide on the order of the state court of Stuttgart, and in 1982 it was placed on a list of materials that may not be distributed to young readers, following a decision by Germany's Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons.
As early as 1980, this book was confiscated nationwide and placed on a list of restricted materials by the Stuttgart state court; in 1982, it was banned for distribution to young readers based on recommendations from Germany's Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons.