Something's Fishy

Written by Jean Gourounas

A penguin's fishing woes draw curious onlookers and a surprising underwater mystery.

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40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

A grumpy penguin's ice fishing attempts attract a chatty group of polar animals, each with their own questions. As frustration mounts, the penguin hears a mysterious sound beneath the ice. What could it be? This lively tale promises laughter and a surprising twist, keeping young readers guessing until the very end.

From the publisher

This ice fishing mystery features a grumpy penguin, a troupe of curious onlookers, and a surprise ending!An ice fishing penguin grows increasingly aggravated as his line fails to attract fish, but his activity attracts a cast of curiously chatty polar characters. Hilariously expressive animals and their repetitive questions dramatically accumulate until finally, in the climactic finale, the penguin hears something under the water, and everyone silences for the big reveal. A fast-paced and entertaining read-aloud that provides ample opportunity for character voices and multiple punchlines. Children will wager predictions throughout, and crack up at the clever and comical ending!

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