The Pull of the Moon
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By: Pip Smith
Paperback | 27 May 2025
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ISBN: 9781760803032
ISBN-10: 1760803030
Published: 27th May 2025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Audience: Teenager/Young Adult
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Dimensions (cm): 21 x 14 x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.31
What is The Pull of the Moon about?
Thirteen-year-old Coralie lives on Christmas Island. When a boat carrying 89 asylum seekers crashes into the cliffs, she locks eyes with Ali, an eleven-year-old Iranian boy who disappears beneath the waves. She resolves to find him.
Is it based on real events?
It is fiction, but it draws on the real 2010 Christmas Island boat tragedy.
What age group is it for?
Younger teens aged roughly 11 to 14.
Who is Pip Smith?
Pip Smith is an Australian author and poet whose acclaimed adult novel Half Wild was based on a true story.
Are there teaching notes?
Yes. Teaching notes are available from the publisher.
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