![]() ![]() (Hopefully hens will be on their radar after closing the book's cover!) Young animal lovers will enjoy this one, whether or not they have given much thought prior to the welfare of farmed animals. ![]() ![]() There is a lot of added humor and a touch of magical elements that keep things lighter, even when the subject matter is sad/serious. While the book shares plot elements with that of another YA novel, Sky, AMANDA is geared toward a decidedly younger audience, approximately middle school/junior high age. Amanda finds herself in deeper conflict as she is caught between compassion for the hens, trouble with her father and other authority figures, and the fact that her new friend at school is the daughter of the egg farm's owner. Set in Australia, the book follows 13-year old Amanda, who accidentally discovers the source of the nasty smell permeating the area around her school-a massive, factory-style egg farm. AMANDA THE TEEN ACTIVIST is a sweet, big-hearted YA novel. ![]()
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