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Branded

by Eric Walters
110p. 978-1-55469-268-2.
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Gr 5-9 When his high school announces that all students will be getting uniforms, Ian can't be bothered to protest. He doesn't care all that much. Then, in his social-justice class, taught by the principal, he learns that many of his favorite things are made on foreign soil by exploiting the poor people of those countries. When he finds out that the uniform he's being forced to wear is manufactured by a company that is considered one of the worst offenders, he decides to take a stand and tries to get the board to change its mind, even thought there are consequences. While the overall theme is a bit heavy-handed, the plot does moves quickly, making for a quick read. A good choice for libraries looking to add to their hi/lo collections."Esther Keller, I.S. 278, Marine Park, NY" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
When the principal insists on school uniforms--even though the company that makes them is guilty of child labor abuses--Ian must decide how far he should take his protest. Can he practice what he has learned in the principal's social justice class? Although the characterizations of Ian and his friends are not well developed, Walters explores an interesting topic.

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