The book is based on a Japanese anime cartoon and is available in retail stores and online. Characters in the book can write down the names of people who have wronged them, and the book has the power to cause harm to those listed.
Although 17 students' names were in the book, the school said that at no time was any child in danger.
Danielle and Eric Charest said their 15-year-old daughter came home from school scared after her name was discovered on the list.
"I think the mystery shrouding this is what's causing the alarm to parents," Danielle said. "Parents are afraid. Kids are afraid."
Superintendent Mark Conrad isn't releasing any information about the student who had the book, but said school officials have taken appropriate action
"We did not find any evidence that the student had intended to harm students or that there were any plans beyond simply placing the students' names on the list," Conrad said.
In an email sent to parents, Principal Marianne Busteed wrote that the school is following its policies in dealing with the matter.
"Please know that the safety of our students is our primary concern and that we will fully discipline the student who developed this list in accordance with the Nashua School District student behavior standards," Busteed wrote.
Danielle Charest said the student who wrote in the book reached out to her daughter online to say that there was never any intent to be threatening.
"I pray with every ounce of my being that it's never something that would turn into a tragedy," Charest said. "But how do you know it wouldn't? How do you know this isn't the beginning of a tragic situation?"
The school has also reached out to the parents of the students who were included in the book to answer their questions, school officials said. There is a private meeting with parents scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Although 17 students' names were in the book, the school said that at no time was any child in danger.
Danielle and Eric Charest said their 15-year-old daughter came home from school scared after her name was discovered on the list.
"I think the mystery shrouding this is what's causing the alarm to parents," Danielle said. "Parents are afraid. Kids are afraid."
Superintendent Mark Conrad isn't releasing any information about the student who had the book, but said school officials have taken appropriate action
"We did not find any evidence that the student had intended to harm students or that there were any plans beyond simply placing the students' names on the list," Conrad said.
In an email sent to parents, Principal Marianne Busteed wrote that the school is following its policies in dealing with the matter.
"Please know that the safety of our students is our primary concern and that we will fully discipline the student who developed this list in accordance with the Nashua School District student behavior standards," Busteed wrote.
Danielle Charest said the student who wrote in the book reached out to her daughter online to say that there was never any intent to be threatening.
"I pray with every ounce of my being that it's never something that would turn into a tragedy," Charest said. "But how do you know it wouldn't? How do you know this isn't the beginning of a tragic situation?"
The school has also reached out to the parents of the students who were included in the book to answer their questions, school officials said. There is a private meeting with parents scheduled for Tuesday morning.
