One Boy's Choice

By Sueli Menezes, Annika Siems (Illustrator)

A boy's fishing trip reveals the true cost of catching the biggest fish.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 49 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of the Amazon, a young boy embarks on his first fishing adventure with his grandfather. Eager to catch the largest fish, he learns a profound lesson when they capture a massive Arowana. His grandfather reveals that preserving the river's bounty sometimes means letting go. This journey explores environmental stewardship, the wisdom of elders, and the delicate balance of nature. Will the boy understand the deeper meaning of their catch, or will ambition cloud his judgment? Discover a tale of harmony and the legacy of fatherhood in this timely story.

From the publisher

On the bank of a river in the Amazon, a boy learns from his grandfather about a father fish that cares for his offspring, and the importance of preserving the species for future generations. A little boy of the Amazon is excited to go on his first fishing trip with his grandad. He wants to catch the biggest fish! After hours of drifting among the water-lilies, at last they capture a huge Arowana. But, as Grandad explains, sometimes catching the biggest fish isn’t the best way to preserve the river’s bounty. This is a story of environmental awareness that also touches on fatherhood and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Perfect for our times.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD560L

Themes & topics

Books about the environment Books about nature Books about grandpa Books about fish Books about family

What readers & critics say

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“If you're looking for a book to teach about caring for nature, selflessness, and human kind's responsibility towards its other inhabitants, this will be a great one.”

Marmee

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