Summary
A whimsical and unflinchingly honest generational story of family and identity where hats turn into leeches, ghosts blow kisses from lemon trees, and the things you find at the end of your fishing line might not be a fish at all.
Half-Colombian Eddie Aguado has never really felt Colombian. Especially after Papa died. And since Mama keeps her memories of Papa locked up where Eddie can’t get to them, he only has Papa’s third-place fishing tournament medal to remember him by. He…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534449831 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534449833 |
| Author: | Anika Fajardo |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2020 |
| Weight: | 336g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Poetic and believable. Multilayered and convincing, the book will have readers rooting for its sweet and smart protagonist.”
“Poetic and believable. Multilayered and convincing, the book will have readers rooting for its sweet and smart protagonist.” – Kirkus Reviews * May 15, 2020 *
“Fajardo’s honest, heartfelt text evokes sorrow and grief but also understanding, navigating the many complexities of identity, friendship, family, loss, and death.” – Booklist * July 1, 2020 *
“A whimsical and inviting #OwnVoices story of family, friendship, and identity.” – School Library Journal * October 2, 2020 *
“This is a beautifully written tale–a gentle story that explores the depths of grief, the loss of loved ones, the expanses of family, and the building blocks that make all of us human. So what does this have to do with fish, or fishing? Not a whole lot, and everything. I highly recommend you read the book to find out.” – Anjali Sanghvi * Mr. Alex’s bookshelf *
Minneapolis author Anika Fajardo’s first middle-grade novel mines painful life lessons and in its magical middle section, it sings. – Trisha Collopy * Star Tribune *
Anika Fajardo
Anika Fajardo was born in Colombia and raised in Minnesota. She is the award-winning author of Magical Realism for Non-Believers, What If a Fish, Meet Me Halfway, and The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore. She lives with her family in Minneapolis.
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