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Steven Kellogg (Author, Illustrator)
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Mike Fink was king of the keelboatmen -- the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on the Mississippi. Mike was a whole lot more than a keelboater -- yes, sir! He was a crack shot and the best grizzly and gator wrestler on the river. They don't make 'em like Mike these days, now do they?


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One of the tall tales in the series that began with Paul Bunyan, this merry book features Fink, grizzly-bear wrestler and King of the Mississippi River Keelboatmen. "Kellogg's antic style is as engaging as ever," said PW. All ages.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Kindergarten-Grade 4-- Kellogg retells some of the many legends about the rough and tumble keelboatman's younger days. He captures the energy and largeness of this tall-tale hero through the use of vernacular speech and in illustrations that can never quite contain the action within their borders. This version steers away from the negative stereotyping of women and American Indians that crop up in older tellings. Another hit in a series that does a wonderful job of introducing young children to America's folklore heroes.
- Karen K. Radtke, Milwaukee Public Library
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (May 27, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0688135773
  • ISBN-13: 978-0688135775
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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With the same energy, humor and clarity found in his 50 books, David wows audiences at schools around the United States and beyond. David is an accomplished storyteller and a master at getting kids to think and have fun at the same time. His presentations lead children on entertaining and educational journeys that combine math, science, reading and writing. David also gives keynote presentations and workshops for educators at professional conferences.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting story about early America, October 12, 1999
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MIke Fink is a story with lots of surprises and great pictures.Mike was able to do many things that seemed impossible. If you want to read about a boy who was determined to get what he wanted, this is the book for you.Our whole class really liked hearing this story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love reading, September 3, 2011
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I love reading this book to myself but i'm waiting to read it to my son. I've always loved Steven Kellogg's illustrations and can't wait for my son to be able to really see all the details in the pages. Plus I want to broaden his creative side and Mike Fink is the way to do that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, August 15, 2011
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I love all of these Steven Kellogg American folk tales. Amazing illustrations and fun stories that were meant to be passed down.
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