Accept a transplant of a pig's heart, or die? That's what Cameron has to decide ...The story: Cameron is offered the chance to have a highly experimental and controversial operation which might save his life. But replacing his heart with one from a pig brings not only medical risk, it places Cameron at the eye of a storm of controversy. Medical ethics, the role of the press and the right to privacy are all brought into vivid focus in this gripping read. Themes: medical ethics; disability; the experience of growing up; animal rights; the individual and society; the media; death. Multicultural Suitable for KS 3/4 (P7-S4)
Pig-heart Boy (Collins Readers)
$75.14 - $93.93
- UPC:
- 9780003302165
- Maximum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Publication Date:
- 2000-02-01
- Author:
- Malorie Blackman
- Language:
- english
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