Jangles

Written & illustrated by David Shannon

A boy meets a legendary fish and embarks on an unexpected underwater adventure.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,095 ratings

32 pages· 1,164 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In the mysterious waters of Big Lake, a boy's solitary fishing trip turns extraordinary when he encounters Jangles, the legendary trout adorned with countless lures. Instead of a struggle, the boy finds an unlikely friend in the giant fish, who leads him on a mesmerizing journey to the lake's depths. As they explore, the boy learns secrets that challenge his understanding of the world above. What surprises await at the bottom of the lake, and how will this encounter change him forever? Dive into a tale of friendship and wonder, where the unexpected becomes reality.

From the publisher

Bestselling storyteller David Shannon instantly hooks readers with this stunning, highly entertaining tour-de-force–his best book ever!Breathtaking oil paintings bursting with energy pullreaders along into Big Lake, the home of Jangles, thebiggest fish anyone has seen. Fishing alone at dusk, a boy feels a tug on his line and comes face-to-facewith the gigantic trout–whose enormous jaw is coveredwith so many lures and fish hooks that he jingles andjangles when he swims. Terrified by the sight, the boy isshocked when Jangles befriends him and takes him on anadventure to the bottom of the lake. A surprise endingwill leave readers laughing and shaking their heads. Hereis Shannon at his very best-in a wild and witty story thatbegs repeated reading.

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