Stuffed (Orca Soundings)

Walters, Eric

ISBN 10: 1551435195 ISBN 13: 9781551435190

Publisher: Orca Book Pub, 2006

Synopsis

Concerned about the effects of eating fast-foods, Ian begins a campaign to make everyone stop eating at the local hang-out, Frankie's, but when legal action is taken against him and his protesting friends, Ian must stand steadfast in his beliefs while convincing his nervous classmates to do the same. Simultaneous.

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..."the gold standard of what hi-low titles can be. Highly recommended."

.,."An entertaining and intriguing read."

"A great way to show kids that one person can make a difference."

"Well-written and thoughtful will be popular with reluctant readers."

"Engaging and fast-moving, this is another noteworthy and well-written story."

"This is a book with many themes and would make an excellent starting point for discussion about political activism."

From the Back Cover

"First they tried to threaten me. Then they tried to bribe me. And now they are trying the two together, trying to bribe me and threatening me if I don't take the bribe."When Ian watches a documentary about the health concerns of eating fast food, he decides to try and stop people from eating at Frankie's, a fast-food chain with a questionable menu. The boycott takes off and the company's lawyers try and force him to stop. Can Ian stand up for what he believes in? Can he take on a big corporation and win?Stuffed is Eric Walter's fourth title in the Orca Soundings Series, following Grind, Overdrive and Juice. Eric lives in Mississauga, Ontario.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orca Book Pub
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1551435195
• ISBN 13: 9781551435190
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 108