Stuffed

Eric Walters

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Series:

Orca Soundings

Type:

Fiction

Categories:

Cooking & Food | Social Themes | Health & Daily Living

Themes:

Values & Virtues, General

Language:

English

Publisher:

Orca Book Publishers

Grade Level:

8-12

Age Range:

12

Format:

Hi-Lo

Where to buy it

Apple Books

Indigo

Description

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Ian decides to take a stand against a fast-food chain.

Can Ian stand up for what he believes in?

When Ian and his classmates watch a documentary about the health concerns of eating fast food, Ian decides to start a boycott and stop everyone he can from eating at Frankie's, a huge fast-food chain with a questionable menu. The boycott takes off and Frankie's gets concerned. The company's lawyers threaten Ian and his friends and try to force them to stop the boycott. Ian must convince others that the boycott is a good idea, but can he do it?

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Contributors

Eric Walters is a Member of the Order of Canada and the author of over 125 books that have collectively won more than 100 awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award for The King of Jam Sandwiches. A former teacher, Eric began writing as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. Eric is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.

Formats

Awards

Texas Library Association (TLA) TAYSHAS ListCommended

Resource Links, The Year's Best BooksCommended

Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our ChoiceCommended

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