Media Meltdown : A Graphic Guide Adventure

Auteur(s) du document : Liam O’Donnel and Mike Deas

Authors : Liam O’Donnel and Mike Deas (ill.)

Editor : Victoria (Canada) : Orca Book Publishers, 2009

Description : 64 p.

Number of copies : 40

Summary
Grade 6-10–The story of a small farmer versus a large developer is an excellent choice for developing media literacy. Mr. Reed of Oasis Developers wants to purchase Jagroop’s family fruit farm and turn it into another suburban development. When Jagroop and his friends expose Reed’s nefarious activities, including setting fire to the family’s barn, to the local press, they quickly discover how advertising and media conglomeration affect news stories. The design and layout are colorful and fast paced. The text is well written and paired with useful imagery. The Web site www.mediameltdown.net offers the book as a free download as well as games and educational materials.–Lisa Gieskes, CA Johnson Preparatory Academy, Columbia, SC
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