Illustrator: Jan Thompson Dicks
Comments:In the form of The House that Jack Built, Taylor explores the consequences of drug trade. The story begins with a drug dealer's mansion and then transports us to the coca fields, the streets, and the homes ruined by drug use. For some readers, the content may seem mature and shocking, but for many children, this fictional work may be all too real. In reading groups, students can discuss the cause-effect structure of the text.
Copyright: Chronicle Books
Age level: All
Format: Picture Book
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction, Poetry and Verse
Multicultural/International: Urban, International
Awards: 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
Location: Lookybook
Rating: * * * *
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