· Winter's End. Jean-Claude Mourlevat. Candlewick Press, - Young Adult Fiction - pages. 10 Reviews. In a gripping dystopian novel, four teenagers risk impossible odds to fight against tyranny in a world of dangerous choices -- and reemerging hope. (Age 14 and up)3/5(10). Winter's End is a young adult novel by Jean-Claude Mourlevat of France. The dramatic intricate story line follows the life of four teenage students (Helen, Milena, Milos and Bart) who have been forced into prison-like orphanages by the controlling Phalange/5(15). Following this trend, celebrated french children's author Jean-Claude Mourlevat wrote a trilogy as his debut into young adult fiction. And in an impressive show of efficiency, Mourlevat finished his trilogy in just one book. For Winter's End is three books in one! The first book is a boarding-school drama where the student dream of small freedoms/5().
"WINTER'S END," Jean-Claude Mourlevat, translated from the French by Anthea Bell, Candlewick, pages, $ (ages 14 and up) After all active resistors to a corrupt government are killed, their children are placed in prison-like boarding schools under constant scrutiny, except for an occasional visit with "consolers," who provide comfort and encouragement. Winter's End - Jean-Claude Mourlevat Fleeing across icy mountains from a pack of terrifying dog-men sent to hunt them down, four teenagers escape from their prison-like boarding schools to take up the fight against the tyrannical government that murdered their parents fifteen years earlier. Famed French author Jean-Claude Mourlevat, known for his theatrical works, offers up a tumultuous and satisfying read as his first slice of YA fiction. Winter's End reveals characters' brave and vulnerable souls in a harrowing account of rebellion and camaraderie under oppressive rule.
"Winter's End" by Jean-Claude Mourlevat Summary: When Helen, Milena, Bart, and Milos run away from their restrictive boarding schools, they know the danger they're facing. The Phalange government is after them, and, in the end, only three are able to join up with the Resistance. Winter's End: Famed French author Jean-Claude Mourlevat, known for his theatrical works, offers up a tumultuous and satisfying read as his first slice of YA fiction. Winter’s End reveals characters’ brave and vulnerable souls in a harrowing account of. Following this trend, celebrated french children's author Jean-Claude Mourlevat wrote a trilogy as his debut into young adult fiction. And in an impressive show of efficiency, Mourlevat finished his trilogy in just one book. For Winter's End is three books in one! The first book is a boarding-school drama where the student dream of small freedoms.
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