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Fishtale Audiobook
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(3.30) - 30 listener ratings
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What might have been an ordinary fishing trip becomes an unforgettable adventure when twelve-year-old Sawyer Brown pursues a legendary giant catfish and a stolen ring that may hold the key to his mother’s life.
Sawyer’s family runs a catfish farm in rural Mississippi. When his widowed mom gets sick after a pond “cat” swallows her wedding ring, Sawyer is sure the missing ring is to blame. Strange clues and a local myth convince him that the pond cat has become a meal for a far more challenging catch. He sets out with two friends and his stowaway little sister to solve the secret of the ring.
Journeying deep into a remote bayou, the foursome must rely on their wits and each other to navigate the teeming swamp, outsmart a sneaky poacher, and overcome their differences in pursuit of a colossal catfish. But this is no ordinary fish. This is Ol’ One Eye—the biggest, oldest, smartest, and meanest darn cat that ever swam the Yazoo River! And before long, the adventurers aren’t sure who is chasing who.
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"I asked my son how many stars this book deserves. "Since it's really awesome, I would say 20!" In my opinion, the book is a bit too slow to stick with. If I was reading it for myself, I would have given up. But he loves it and that's what counts in read alouds!"
— Julie (5 out of 5 stars)
Fishtale Listener Reviews
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" Whopper of a good story! A group of kids set off in search of the great one-eyed catfish and get into some really unusual circumstances. I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys reading. "
— Gail, 8/9/2013 -
" Tall tale full of action, adventure and humor. Great book for boys and great read aloud. "
— Dolores, 5/2/2013 -
" Maybe I was a bit doubtful at how this book would turn out, but I shouldn't have been. A couple times I was confused as to how One Eye got everywhere, but that isn't too consequential. I completely forgot about how Vi was in an interview. "
— Julie, 12/6/2012 -
" An entertaining tall tale in which a catfish plays the role of Moby Dick. The preposterous adventure grows more and more exciting as the story unfolds. "
— Karlan, 12/1/2012 -
" A really fun read. I wanted it to be longer and the characters could have used it so their backgrounds were fleshed out more. The southern aspect to it was done well so I didn't feel like banging my head against the wall. "
— Drucilla, 11/25/2012 -
" Set in the Mississippi Delta, our neighbor to the west, this is one action-packed tall tale. Who knew a catfish chase could get your heart pounding? "
— Hoover, 11/23/2012
About the Authors
Hans Bauer was born in Austria. He is the screenwriter of several well-known movies, including Anaconda, and editor of the compilation volume, In the Beginning, Great First Lines From Your Favorite Books. He divides his time between Los Angeles and the Texas Hill Country.
Catherine Masciola is a writer, artist, educator, and night sky naturalist. She has taught at several universities and serves as a Night Sky Ambassador for the National Park Service. She resides near Palm Springs, CA.
About Adam Verner
Adam Verner is a stage, film, television, and voice actor and an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. He holds a BS in theater arts from Bradley University and an MFA from Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.