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.
In 1980, the book was seized nationwide by the Stuttgart state court; in 1982, it was listed as prohibited material for distribution to young readers due to a decision from Germany's Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons.