They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? (School & Library Binding)

~ (Author) "Surprisingly, many anglers are ashamed to admit that they fish with live bait..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"Patrick McManus is a treasure."--The Atlantic

"Everybody should read Patrick McManus."--The New York Times Book Review

"A style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor."--People
-- Review --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Review

"Patrick McManus is a treasure."--The Atlantic

"Everybody should read Patrick McManus."--The New York Times Book Review

"A style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor."--People

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: San Val (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0833526715
• ISBN-13: 978-0833526717
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,548,083 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK!, April 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? (Owlet Book) (Paperback)

this book is so funny. i was reading it in english and almost fell out of my desk i was laughing so hard. my teacher took the book to see what i was reading, she laughed so hard she had to be excused to the restroom. this is a very good book (as are all of his)

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't need to be a fisherman to get it, July 28, 2000

By	Judelon Ingram (Des Plaines, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? (Owlet Book) (Paperback)

I was introduced to Patrick McManus by a good friend who doubted my ability to find Field and Stream with two hands and a flashlight. Thank heaven. Not only will these stories make you laugh till milk spews out your nostrils, they'll warn you away from avoidable risks,like sharing a bike ride with a playful deer. Atlantic Monthly never taught me that, nor did the Wall Street Journal. What I find touching about his boyhood tales is the unspoken hint that his funniest outdoor adventures started with a need to find food for his widowed mother, grandmother and sister. But he doesn't whine about it, so enjoy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outdoor humor comparable to Keillor's "Lake Wobegone" saga, November 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? (Owlet Book) (Paperback)

Humor that reflects some of the experiences of every outdoorsman and wanna be outdoorsman(or anyone who has spent any amout of time outdoors!). All the stories are very well written and will have you laughing until you can't read anymore. Stories are short enough to enjoy during a quick break from work. Although it's hard to read for only five minutes. This book is highly recommended and I hope everyone finds the same enjoyment in the wholes series as I did.