My Uncle
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

My Uncle

By Jenny Thorne

Uncle swaps climbing for fishing after danger strikes.

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After a perilous climbing adventure, Uncle seeks solace in the calm of fishing. But will this new pursuit bring the peace he craves, or will unexpected challenges arise from the depths? Dive into a tale where tranquility meets the unpredictable, and discover if Uncle's quest for safety leads to unforeseen adventures.

From the publisher

When climbing turns out to be fraught with peril, Uncle decides to take up fishing.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1982)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
25
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 1, 1982
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689502330

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