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Children's Fiction Values & Virtues

Branded

by (author) Eric Walters

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Mar 2010
Category
Values & Virtues, School & Education, Law & Crime
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781554692682
    Publish Date
    Mar 2010
    List Price
    $16.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554692675
    Publish Date
    Mar 2010
    List Price
    $9.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554694488
    Publish Date
    Mar 2010
    List Price
    $0.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459834606
    Publish Date
    Feb 2023
    List Price
    $10.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 9 to 12
  • Grade: 4 to 7
  • Reading age: 9 to 12

Description

The principal announces that the school is implementing uniforms, and Ian finds himself caught in a conflict.

Julia, the student body president and Ian's friend, wants Ian to devise a plan to fight the decision, but the principal is determined to convince Ian the uniforms are a good idea. Ian doesn't see the problem with uniforms and wants nothing to do with the issue, but while doing research for a social-justice class, Ian learns that the manufacturer of the uniforms is on the top-ten list in the industry for human-rights violations. When he tells the principal their clothing is being made in sweatshops using child labor, all he gets is a reminder that the penalty for refusing to wear the uniforms is expulsion. Ian finds himself caught in a whole new conflict—one with himself.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the author

Eric Walters is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling novels for children and young adults. His novels have won numerous awards, including the Silver Birch, Blue Heron, Red Maple, Snow Willow, Ruth Schwartz, and Tiny Torgi, and have received honours from the Canadian Library Association Book Awards and UNESCO's international award for Literature in Service of Tolerance.

Eric lives in Mississauga with his wife, Anita, and three children, Christina, Nicholas, and Julia. When not writing or touring across the country speaking to school groups, Eric spends time playing or watching soccer and basketball, or playing the saxophone.

To find out more about Eric and his novels, or to arrange for him to speak at your school, visit his website at www.ericwalters.net.

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Awards

  • Short-listed, Silver Birch Award nominee
  • Nominated, Forest of Reading Silver Birch Fiction Award
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books starred selection

Excerpt: Branded (by (author) Eric Walters)

"There are many causes for which I am prepared to die, but none for which I am prepared to kill," Mr. Roberts said. "Does anybody know who said that?"

Editorial Reviews

"A thought-provoking story with engaging characters and a well-paced plot. Many readers will enjoy Branded simply as a good read but this novel would also suit a literature circle or discussion group."

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"Walters explores an interesting topic."

The Horn Book Guide

"Walters uses Branded to raise awareness of a terrible social issue. Sweatshops are the subject of news broadcasts and articles, but until the products of these companies touch us directly, we tend to turn a blind eye. Teens will be interested in watching Ian as he struggles to make sense of opposing views on the subject and how adults often preach one thing and then practice another."

TeensReadToo.com

"A great lesson about standing up for what you believe."

Tacoma School District #10

"A good addition to the hi/lo collection, this fast paced story raises social issues that relate to school and international social issues...Humor contributes to an enjoyable read and use as a possible book discussion with groups."

BookLinx

"The plot…moves quickly, making for a quick read. A good choice for libraries looking to add to their hi/lo collections."

School Library Journal

"Fast-paced and packed with thought-provoking questions as well as humour…The use of social media in organizing events and expressing opinions, as well as their shortcomings, could provoke interesting discussions on etiquette and the Internet…An inspiring and empowering read for youth living in the information age. Highly Recommended."

CM Magazine

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