Roman Toke – the story of a few puffs hauled straight into the lungs.

 

It is a book for children and teenagers ( illustrations and text are made by the author) which is a part of an anti-smoking campaign.

The book presents adventures of Roman Toke – the title character, who enters the smoker's body together with the cigarette smoke, destroying and poisoning everything. The book describes Toke's wander through all human organs which are threatened in case of smoking cigarettes.

It shows which diseases the smoker is exposed to and also all disturbing symptoms and results of smoking. Interesting and humorous illustrations make reading easier and more enjoyable. All anatomical details are precisely shown in the pictures, therefore the book provides the reader with basic knowledge concerning biology. It describes the location of internal organs in the human body together with their functions.

The language, in which the book was written, is suitable for young readers. The rhymes used in the text create a specific rhythm which makes reading easier. To sum up, the adventures of Roman Toke include ideas which promote healthy lifestyle.

The book's goal is to discourage all readers from smoking and show the consequences of this addiction. After having read the book, the reader should realize the value of his or her own health.