Some Places More Than Others

Reach for this book when your child starts questioning the fairness of rules at school or noticing how social groups can exclude others. While it is a story about farm animals, it is actually a powerful tool for discussing leadership, the importance of asking questions, and how power can change people's behavior. It is ideal for middle and high schoolers who are beginning to develop their own sense of justice and social responsibility. The story follows a group of animals who overthrow their human master to create a world where everyone is equal. However, they soon find that their new leaders, the pigs, begin to take more for themselves and change the rules to suit their own needs. It is a sobering but essential exploration of honesty and integrity that helps children understand that true fairness requires constant vigilance and the courage to speak up when things feel wrong.