This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Mel questions the freshness of meat he wants to add to stew he's making for a potluck. After some consideration, Mel uses the meat. Two friends who were at the potluck get sick. They think it's because of a fish dish they ate. Should Mel say something and risk his friends' anger? This story will invite discussion as students are called upon to be the judge.The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers. This title is one of eight in the Be the Judge series. Lexile level: 220L