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Fish

by L.S. Matthews
Jenna Lamia
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A compelling novel that touches upon the hardships that refugees face and their resilience in the most dire of situations, “celebrat[ing] the human spirit and inherent kindness” (School Library Journal).
 
    My story starts the day that my parents told me we must leave our adopted home forever. Because of the soldiers and the drought we barely had enough to eat and we could no longer stay to help the people in our village.
   The journey would be hard—to cross the mountains and get to the safety of the border and the people there who could help us. But right before we were leaving, I saw a fish in a small brown puddle and I knew I had to take it with me. Yet when I put the fish in the pot, I never realized what we would have to face. It never occurred to me to leave Fish behind.
    A subtle and sophisticated exploration of life, the strength of humanity, and survival in an unforgiving world, Fish is a story that will teach those who doubt that, when hope is almost extinguished, miracles can happen.
ALA Notable Children's Book Choice
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
Winner of the Fidler Award
[STAR] “Matthews allows just enough detail—and heart—to make miracles feel possible.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
 
“An amazing book.”—The Washington Post
 
“Exciting and filled with crises and adventure… it is a story that celebrates the human spirit and inherent kindness.”—School Library Journal
 
“Matthews is a compelling new voice.”—VOYA
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Publisher: Books on Tape Edition: Unabridged
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OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780739386057
  • File size: 92963 KB
  • Release date: June 8, 2004
  • Duration: 03:13:40

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780739386057
  • File size: 93074 KB
  • Release date: June 8, 2004
  • Duration: 03:13:40
  • Number of parts: 3
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.4
Lexile® Measure:980
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3-6

A compelling novel that touches upon the hardships that refugees face and their resilience in the most dire of situations, “celebrat[ing] the human spirit and inherent kindness” (School Library Journal).
 
    My story starts the day that my parents told me we must leave our adopted home forever. Because of the soldiers and the drought we barely had enough to eat and we could no longer stay to help the people in our village.
   The journey would be hard—to cross the mountains and get to the safety of the border and the people there who could help us. But right before we were leaving, I saw a fish in a small brown puddle and I knew I had to take it with me. Yet when I put the fish in the pot, I never realized what we would have to face. It never occurred to me to leave Fish behind.
    A subtle and sophisticated exploration of life, the strength of humanity, and survival in an unforgiving world, Fish is a story that will teach those who doubt that, when hope is almost extinguished, miracles can happen.
ALA Notable Children's Book Choice
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
Winner of the Fidler Award
[STAR] “Matthews allows just enough detail—and heart—to make miracles feel possible.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
 
“An amazing book.”—The Washington Post
 
“Exciting and filled with crises and adventure… it is a story that celebrates the human spirit and inherent kindness.”—School Library Journal
 
“Matthews is a compelling new voice.”—VOYA
Expand title description text
Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Books on Tape
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    Awards:

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9780739386057
    File size: 92963 KB
    Release date: June 8, 2004
    Duration: 03:13:40

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9780739386057
    File size: 93074 KB
    Release date: June 8, 2004
    Duration: 03:13:40
    Number of parts: 3

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 5.4
    Lexile® Measure: 980
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 3-6
  • Reviews
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