The Fisherman and His Wife
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Fisherman and His Wife

Written and illustrated by Rachel Isadora

A fisherman catches a magical fish; his wife's greed spirals out of control.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 738 ratings
32 pages· 673 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~550L
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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant African setting, a kind fisherman captures a magical fish that grants wishes. But as his wife's desires grow insatiable, their world teeters on chaos. Will greed consume them?

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor winning artist Rachel Isadora brings another fabulous fairy tale to brilliant life with her stunning collages. The Brothers Grimm story of the kind fisherman who catches an enchanted fish, and his greedy wife who always wants more, is perfect for these give-me times.

Rachel Isadora’s captivating collage-style artwork, featuring the African landscape and the increasingly turbulent ocean, provides a wonderful new backdrop for this classic story.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
673
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
120691
Publication
Published
January 31, 2008
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399247712

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