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Fiction
ATKINS, Jill
Keeping Mum
'Evans 0237528088
Abi has a secret. Her mum drinks too much and no one must ever know. Otherwise
Abi and her brother Josh might end up in care.
COUSINS,
Dave
15 Days Without a Head
OUP 9780192732569
Fifteen year old Laurence's alcoholic mother has disappeared and he is left to
look after his six year old brother. Laurence doesn't want the authorities
to know. The next fifteen days will change their lives forever.
PHILIP,
Gillian
Life of the Party
Evans 9780237534974
Chloe goes binge drinking with friends and although alcohol gives her confidence
she soon finds out that it can also cause lots of problems. A quick read
for teens.
Non-Fiction
BINGHAM,
Jane
Alcohol
Heinemann 9780431107929
A comprehensive non-fiction book for Keystage 3-4 covering a wide range of
aspects of alcohol.
CHANCELLOR,
Deborah
Alcohol
Watts 9780749688332
A non-fiction book for keystage 2-3 covering the pros and cons of alcohol and to
promote discussions about it. Aims to get the reader thinking and talking
about alcohol. Part of the 'Your Call' series.
CONNOLLY, Sean
Alcohol
Heinemann
0431097798
Tells it as it is, in a hard-hitting and thought-provoking way. Focusses
on the effects of alcohol abuse and includes real life stories of how it has
affected them. Aimed towards Keystage 3-4.
DEBOO,
Anna
Alcohol
Heinemann 9780431907789
Simply written at Keystage 1-2 level with facts about alcohol, how it affects
the body alcoholism. Part of the 'Tough Topics' series.
JOHNSON, Julie
Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
Hodder Wayland
0750227605
Gives several viewpoints in a clear, unbiased way. Looks at the range of
alcoholic drinks and their presence in society and at the effects of drinking.
Includes real-life case studies and encourages young people to make up their own
mind about the issue.
POLLARD, Jim
Alcohol
Raintree
1844431428
Practical, sound information without being preachy. Solid facts to give
young people a full understanding of alcohol and the effects of excessive
drinking.
