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Fish Audiobook (Unabridged)

By: L.S. Matthews
Fish (Unabridged) Audiobook, by L.S. Matthews Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: J. Lamia Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
3.12777777777778 out of 53.12777777777778 out of 53.12777777777778 out of 53.12777777777778 out of 53.12777777777778 out of 5 (3.13) - 243 listener ratings
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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.

Right before we were leaving I saw a fish in a small brown puddle, and I knew I had to take it with me. The journey would be hard, to cross the mountains get to the safety of the border and the people there who could help us. 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.

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"This book was assigned to my daughter's tween book club (grades 4-6). I read it as well and really enjoyed it. The story introduces kids into more difficult subjects, metaphors, and other ideas with age appropriate writing and details. I think it's a great book to begin discussions."

— Diana (4 out of 5 stars)

Fish (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.15384615384615 out of 54.15384615384615 out of 54.15384615384615 out of 54.15384615384615 out of 54.15384615384615 out of 5 (4.15)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Mother-daughter book club with great discussion on describing the main character. "

    — Judy, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love fish! "

    — Rachel, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Tiger's parents are aid workers in a foreign country wrecked by war. They had to leave their hometown to a refugee camp due to political problems and war.On the day of the family's departure, Tiger rescues a fish from muddy waters and insists that they take it along. The fish is secured in a jar strapped to Tiger's back and becomes a symbol of hope as the family, along with a guide, makes their long travel to the border. Food and water are low, and they encounter with "fighting mens" which gets in their way to safety. I liked this book because this book made me feel sad for the characters and i felt like helping them in some way. People who like short fiction books should read this. "

    — jackie, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is another favorite must read action/adventure.This is up there with Interworld.I love this book I might read it again and then again.It is very much of a page turner.I suggest you read it.Sorry i do not remember the date i finished it.Again no spoilers. "

    — deadlypeaches, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Felt the book was a slow read "

    — Tracy, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It made more since when I was 12. Wonder why? "

    — Hannah, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is an inspiring and thought provoking story for people of all ages. "

    — Devora, 9/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ages 10+ A child of unspecified gender in an unspecified country must escape from that country with parents who are aid workers lead by a guide and a donkey. The journey is long and hard. The child takes a fish rescued from an evaporating pond. A little fraught with meaning to be really delightful. "

    — Marilyn, 11/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a wonderful story of a little girl and her parents who flee a country in civil war. This lille girl nicknamed "Tiger" saves a fish from a drying pond by bringing it with her family in exile. A very good story told through the eyes of a small child. A quick read. "

    — Cindy, 10/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " We listened to an audio version of this book. Short, but wonderful. This would make a great book club book. I don't want to give away the plot - just read it! "

    — Kristine, 9/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A sweet little book, labeled "10&up", but a lovely story for any of us. "

    — Maura, 4/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I listened to this book on Audio CD. I loved the reader and the book was fabulous! A wonderful journey of culture and change of perspective. "

    — Ronna, 12/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Lovely story of enduring, of change as the main character must journey with her family to safety. Setting is Africa. "

    — Cymiki, 10/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is great. Though provoking. Simple, yet layers of meaning. "

    — Lorann, 8/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing Moral about never giving up. It inspired me like no other book has and made me want to become a writer. "

    — Leilani, 8/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " For VSC discussion. Interesting story, with allegorical fish, but I'm not sure how much we'll have to discuss at tomorrow's meeting. "

    — Susann, 7/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is meant for a teen or young adult, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is almost in a parable style. "

    — Janet, 6/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is meant for a teen or young adult, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is almost in a parable style. "

    — Janet, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Listened to an audio version, actually. Very anonymized setting, nationalities, gender of main character, and so on. Very engaging, anyway. Good adventure and interesting thoughts about life. Serious themes. Been too long to remember the details, but it's an easy read. "

    — Tom, 12/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " We listened to an audio version of this book. Short, but wonderful. This would make a great book club book. I don't want to give away the plot - just read it! "

    — Kristine, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is another favorite must read action/adventure.This is up there with Interworld.I love this book I might read it again and then again.It is very much of a page turner.I suggest you read it.Sorry i do not remember the date i finished it.Again no spoilers. "

    — deadlypeaches, 10/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Don't think I'll finish it. Too childish. "

    — Conny, 8/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " For VSC discussion. Interesting story, with allegorical fish, but I'm not sure how much we'll have to discuss at tomorrow's meeting. "

    — Susann, 7/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is for young readers, but my entire family enjoyed it. "

    — Ella, 7/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a wonderful story of a little girl and her parents who flee a country in civil war. This lille girl nicknamed "Tiger" saves a fish from a drying pond by bringing it with her family in exile. A very good story told through the eyes of a small child. A quick read. "

    — Cindy, 3/16/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A sweet little book, labeled "10&up", but a lovely story for any of us. "

    — Maura, 3/12/2009