About the book
This lyrical middle-grade novel-in-verse celebrates the power of story and of finding one’s individual voice.
Keet knows the only good thing about moving away from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than she expected, as the kids tease her about her southern accent. Now Keet, who can \"talk the whiskers off a catfish,\" doesn't want to open her mouth. While fishing with her grandfather, she learns the art of listening and gradually, she makes her first new friend. But just as she's beginning to settle in, her grandfather has a stroke, and even though he's still nearby, he suddenly feels ever-so-far-away. Keet is determined to reel him back to her by telling him stories; in the process she finds her voice and her grandfather again.
Editions of Catching a Storyfish
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781629794297
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781662660078
- EBook
- ISBN 9781629797434
Read an Excerpt
This lyrical middle-grade novel-in-verse celebrates the power of story and of finding one’s individual voice.
Keet knows the only good thing about moving away from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than she expected, as the kids tease her about her southern accent. Now Keet, who can \"talk the whiskers off a catfish,\" doesn't want to open her mouth. While fishing with her grandfather, she learns the art of listening and gradually, she makes her first new friend. But just as she's beginning to settle in, her grandfather has a stroke, and even though he's still nearby, he suddenly feels ever-so-far-away. Keet is determined to reel him back to her by telling him stories; in the process she finds her voice and her grandfather again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catching a Storyfish about?
This lyrical middle-grade novel-in-verse celebrates the power of story and of finding one’s individual voice.
Keet knows the only good thing about moving away from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than she expected, as the kids tease her about her southern accent. Now Keet, who can \"talk the whiskers off a catfish,\" doesn't want to open her mouth. While fishing with her grandfather, she learns the art of listening and gradually, she makes her first new friend. But just as she's beginning to settle in, her grandfather has a stroke, and even though he's still nearby, he suddenly feels ever-so-far-away. Keet is determined to reel him back to her by telling him stories; in the process she finds her voice and her grandfather again.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Catching a Storyfish?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of Catching a Storyfish?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781629794297
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Catching a Storyfish?
Janice N. Harrington
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Catching a Storyfish is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781629794297) and paperback(ISBN 9781662660078) and ebook(ISBN 9781629797434)
Where can I buy Catching a Storyfish online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Catching a Storyfish from below
Where can I buy Catching a Storyfish?