The Pull of the Ocean
by Jean-Claude Mourlevat
translated from the French by Y. Maudet
Illustrator: not illustrated
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Subgenre: Chapter Book
Subgenre: Chapter Book
Themes: Adventure, Mystery, Families, Poverty
Primary and Secondary Characters: Primary - Yann, Fabien, Remy, Max, Victor, Pierre, Paul Secondary - Marthe Doutreleau, Louis Doutreleau, Nathalie Josse
Award(s): 2007 Mildred L. Batchelder Award
2007 American Library Association Notable Books for Children
2007 American Library Association Notable Books for Children
Date Published: 2006
Publishing Company: Delacorte Press
Summary: The story takes place in modern-day France. After running away from home, Yann Doutreleau leads his six brother west to the ocean. The Doutreleau boys work together to stay alive. The brothers cross paths with a list of unsuspecting characters as they journey to the ocean. Each chapter is told by one of the many characters from the story.
How this book could be used to teach students: The Pull of the Ocean could be used to teach students about point of view, there is always two sides to a story. I think this book would be best used with older students due to some of the issues presented in the story.
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