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​​For the Love of Kin is a valuable support reader in the following topics:
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Life Orientation: Grade 7 Term 1: Topic: Development of the self in society – Factors that influence choice of personal diet: ecological, social economic, cultural and political
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Life Orientation: Grade 8 Term 3: Topic: Health, social and environmental responsibility – Environmental health issues​
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For the Love of Kin
ENGLISH
A fictionalised version of what really happened in South Africa in 2024 when Compassion in World Farming CEO, Philip Lymbery accepted an invitation from pioneering food company Newform Foods to sample its cultivated lamb meatballs. The fact that a very happy, healthy sheep, still enjoying life at the Greyton Farm Animal Sanctuary, had provided the meatballs, was motivation enough for Philip to break his 40-year fast from meat.
The story is told by Pecorino, the sheep who provided his cells for the cultivated meatballs.
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Recommended for Grade 7 and higher
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​R250.00
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e-Book
R110.00
Rosemary Miller
I LOVED Pecorino. The stories of each of the ‘kin’ are heart-warming, and I shed a tear and also had a smile. So relevant and cutting-edge. The suffering of farmed animals is woven in without being heavy-handed.
Eileen Chapman
I have read every page with much interest. Surely these stories will touch the hearts of all the scholars who read your book. I wish it could reach all the corners of the earth and awaken young minds to the horrible and unnecessary cruelty we subject so many of our kin to. 2050 and the History of Food museum cannot come soon enough!
Vivienne Rutgers, humane education specialist teacher
I have read every page with much interest. Surely these stories will touch the hearts of all the scholars who read your book. I wish it could reach all the corners of the earth and awaken young minds to the horrible and unnecessary cruelty we subject so many of our kin to. 2050 and the History of Food museum cannot come soon enough!
Michelle Taberer (Stop Live Export SA)
https://stopliveexport.co.za/petition/
https://plantbasedtreaty.org/endorse/
For the Love of Kin" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking tale that will captivate readers of all ages, especially children. Written from the perspective of Pecorino, a rescued sheep living at a farm sanctuary, this beautifully crafted story explores the lives of farm animals and challenges our perceptions of their sentience. Through Pecorino's narrative, we learn about his extraordinary experience of being part of a cutting-edge innovation that produced lab-grown meat without harming him. This fascinating aspect of the story seamlessly weaves into the larger tapestry of life on the farm sanctuary.
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As Pecorino shares stories about his friends – a hen, pigs, a donkey, and a goat – the author masterfully brings out their unique personalities, thoughts, and emotions. This endearing portrayal of farm animals as individuals deserving of love and respect is a valuable lesson for young readers. The narrative concludes on a hopeful note, envisioning a future where industrialised factory farming is a relic of the past. This uplifting vision, set in 2050, inspires readers to imagine a kinder world for all beings.
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Overall, "For the Love of Kin" is a delightful and educational read that will resonate with children and parents alike, promoting empathy, compassion, and a deeper understanding of our fellow creatures.”
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