Entries Tagged as 'Vivisection'

The Chimpanzee Kid

May 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By JENNIFER GANNETT The Chimpanzee Kid is the story of seventh grader Harold Pinto. Harold is a sensitive kid with a history of taking up causes that other kids in his school are uninterested in hearing about, and consequently is somewhat of a lonely young guy. His parents have divorced not long ago and his dog […]

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Rights for Animals?

October 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Now out of print, Rights for Animals? in the Viewpoints series provides a close-up, bi-focal look at the myriad of issues plaguing animals, us and our ethics. Thoughtfully including quotes from notable organizations, philosophers, campaigners, and historical figures on either side of the AR debate, each topic is covered over […]

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Why Do People Harm Animals?

October 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Part of the “Exploring Tough Issues” series, Why Do People Harm Animals? is a great introductory look at animal rights issues, organizations striving to protect animals, and a few of the opposition’s arguments.  Topics include animals used as companions, on farms, in circuses and other forms of entertainment, vivisection, and […]

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Hurt Go Happy

September 26th, 2010 · Comments Off on Hurt Go Happy · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN It’s hard to sum up and analyze a novel in just a few short paragraphs, much less a work that is so perfectly complex and layered in its character development, plot, and thematic elements. Award-winning Hurt Go Happy is written for the middle school-aged crowd, but personally I think every […]

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