The House That Crack Built, Pre-Owned Paperback 0811801233 9780811801232 Clark Taylor

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• Format: Paperback
• Author: Clark Taylor
• ISBN10: 0811801233
• ISBN13: 9780811801232

With a beat reminiscent of hip hop or rap music, a well known nursery rhyme is brilliantly transformed into a powerful poem about the tragic problem of illegal drugs and its victims. From the harvesting of the coca plants to dealers and gangs to the innocent crack babies born everyday, cocaines journey is starkly traced from beginning to end. The rhythmic text, which is realistic but not moralizing, will appeal to teenagers and adults. But it is also accessible for even very young children, making this a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, caregivers, and everyone else who is looking for a way to broach this difficult subject. A list of organizations is provided for those seeking help for a loved one or a way out for themselves. A forword by childrens advocate Michael Pritchard teaches us that we are all victims of this debilitating drug but reminds us that we also have the ability to change our world. Awards and honors for The House That Crack Built: ALA, ‘Best Books for Reluctant Readers’ ALA, ‘Best Books for Young Adults’ American Bookseller, ‘Pick of the Lists’ Bookbuilders West Award Publishers Weekly, ‘Best Books of 1992’ Publishers Weekly, starred review

The House That Crack Built, Pre-Owned Paperback 0811801233 9780811801232 Clark Taylor