The Biggest Fish in the Lake [Paperback]

Margaret Carney (Author), Janet Wilson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003 | Age Level: 5 and up

This lyrical fishing tale celebrates the loving bond between a grandfather and his granddaughter.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4-A quiet, gentle story that celebrates the special bond between a grandfather and his granddaughter who share a love of fishing throughout the seasons. During a summer fishing trip, the child explains, Grandpa has luck, but all she catches are weeds. Then she sets out alone one morning and catches a big one, but realizes she must free it. Readers are sure to be drawn in by the wonderfully flowing text and the soft watercolor illustrations of the scenery and the natural life that surround the two as they enjoy their special relationship.
Sheryl L. Shipley, North Central Local Schools, Pioneer, OH
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Ages 5-8. Lovely watercolor illustrations decorate this sweet story about the special times a young girl has fishing with her grandfather. The child's first-person narrative describes her experiences, fishing first with an old bamboo pole and later with a real fishing rod Grandpa buys her for her birthday. Then comes another surprise: Grandpa promises to take her on her first fishing trip. After a disappointing first day, the girl wakes up at dawn and heads for the lake on her own. In an exciting climax, she snags a powerful muskie and must use all her skill to make the catch. It's clear from the smartly written text that Carney has been fishing; her authentic language and detailed descriptions will thrill young fishing enthusiasts. Other children will like this, too, for the exciting story line, the well-developed characters, and the superb nature scenery. Lauren Peterson
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553375289
• ISBN-13: 978-1553375289
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,660,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't get any better than this, April 27, 2001

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Gary Hendrickson (Bainbridge Island, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biggest Fish in the Lake, The (Hardcover)

Just in time for the opening of fishing season we are treated to this glorious book, recounting a small girls'experience catching her first fish. It has all the elements of a childrens classic, just waiting for someone to read and show it to a future fishing buddy. I say read and show because the illustrations are works of art in their own right. In this second collaboration between Carney and Wilson the real winners are the children lucky enough to have a parent or grandparent that will sit and share this very good book with them. It should find a place in every librarys' childrens section. I bought seven copies, one for each of the grandchildren and two for the local librarys.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of our favorites!, October 18, 2010

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This review is from: The Biggest Fish in the Lake (Paperback)

This book is very well done!!! The illustrations are breathtaking. We have a northwoods Wisconsin cabin and Grandpa often takes our boys fishing. We have a copy of this book at our cabin and it is easily a favorite with our children and all those that visit us as well. Highly recommend this book for those who enjoy the hobby of fishing!!! In fact, Grandpa just bought each of the boys a bait that matches the one that catches the "biggest fish in the lake" in the story from the local bait store up north. I will say that our boys have noticed one thing about the illustrations... the watercolor of the muskie that the girl catches appears to look more like a northern pike. This does not distract from the excitement of this book. They have come to laugh about it!