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The Lunch Thief

Elementary, Middle

Description

This book poignantly deals with the issues of poverty, hunger and malnutrition.  The main character does not have access to nutritious lunches and so makes the choice to steal lunches from those around him.  One particular victim discovers what the boy is doing and reaches out to him by offering to share his own lunch as well as his friendship.  

 

General Assessment

Recommendation of how and where to use it

This book is appropriate for use in grades 3-6.  It provides a great way to integrate ESD issues relating to poverty, hunger and malnutrition into a classroom health study on nutrition.  Students may begin to analyze their own lunches and assess how they may help others who do not have access to healthy nutrition. 

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Themes Addressed

Human Health & Environment (1)

  • Quality of Life

Human Rights (2)

  • Poverty
  • Social Justice

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