Bans can Backfire

When rules cause trouble

by Alice Dejean de la BâtieThomas Joyce

When a mysterious vending machine appears at school, Alma and Tim are thrilled to try the fizzy pink drink inside. But soon, chaos erupts. Students can’t get enough, and classes turn upside down! The headmaster bans the drink, thinking it will solve the problem. Instead, it only makes things worse. Secret deals, rising prices, and even theft follow as students find risky ways to get their hands on the forbidden cans. Can Alma and Tim fix the mess before things spiral out of control? This story is part of the series ‘Alma and Tim Learn about the Law’, inspired by academic research about justice, criminal law, and human rights. It includes a legal glossary and questions to help young readers explore the social issues, legal principles, and big ideas behind the story.

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    9789403769486
  • publisher
    Open Press Tilburg University
  • publisher place
    Tilburg, The Netherlands
  • rights
    Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial-No-Derivatives 4.0 International license
  • rights holder
    Alice Dejean de la Bâtie
  • rights territory
    The Netherlands
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