A boy and his grandfather watch as a baby seal is born on the rocks near their home and from that day a special friendship is created between them. Despite his disability, the boy is a keen surfer, and he enjoys many afternoons surfing with the seals. One day, however, he gets into trouble in rough seas, and the young seal saves him. Their friendship brings happiness and meaning at the important stages of the boy's life.

Suggested Book Club Questions for Seal Surfer (Fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Seal Surfer:

• Did Michael Foreman emphasize any specific themes throughout Seal Surfer? What do you think Michael Foreman is trying to explain with this theme?
• What was unique about the setting of Seal Surfer and how did it affect the storyline?
• Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
• How do characters change or learn throughout Seal Surfer? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
• How does Seal Surfer reveal Michael Foreman's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Michael Foreman is liberal or conservative.
• Did certain parts of Seal Surfer affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
• Did Michael Foreman's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?

Suggested Book Club Questions for Seal Surfer (Non-fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Seal Surfer:

• Did Michael Foreman make persuasive arguments in Seal Surfer? Did Seal Surfer change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
• What did you learn from Seal Surfer?
• How does Michael Foreman present the information and did you enjoy it?
• How is Michael Foreman biased within Seal Surfer? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
• What, if anything, does Seal Surfer make you want to read next? Why?