The Horn Book Guide

SPORTS

Marzilli, Alan

Drugs and Sports

140 pp. | Chelsea | October, 2008 | Library ISBN 978-0-7910-9553-9 $32.95

(4) YA Point-Counterpoint series. Following an introduction that includes a brief history of the topic, Marzilli explores arguments on both sides of the issues surrounding drugs and sports (e.g., media coverage, Congressional involvement). The dense text won't call to pleasure readers, but its presentation makes it well suited to high school debaters. Occasional sidebars and photographs of sports figures help spice things up. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth