Divorce
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 10:34am
Author: Gary Paulsen
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (2006)
Binding: Paperback, 192 pages
Brian, thirteen and reeling from his parents’ recent divorce, survives a plane crash that lands him in a remote Canadian forest. With minimal supplies, Brian makes a life for himself, surviving alone for about two months before he is rescued.
The story is interesting, and Brian is inspiring in his resourcefulness and determination. Underlying the story of his struggle to survive in the wilderness is the story of his struggle to survive the divorce. Readers see Brian’s thought process and the importance of a “don’t give up” approach when overcoming adversity.
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Best Audience:
Boys & Girls ages 7-13
Parts that might raise objections:
divorce, idea of the dead pilot
Ideas you will want to discuss:
determination, resourcefulness, overcoming adversity, divorce, secrets 
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