Branded by Eric Walters

Branded by Eric Walters

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.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Eric Walters, a Member of the Order of Canada, began writing in 1993 as a way to pique the interest of his fifth-grade children in reading and writing. Since then, he has released over a hundred novels and picture books. He is a relentless speaker who speaks to over 100,000 youngsters in schools around the country each year. He currently resides in Guelph, Ontario. Visit www.ericwalters.net for additional information.