The Gift

by Kristine L. Franklin, Barbara Lavallee (Illustrations)

Jimmy Joe can hardly believe it. Fish Woman has invited him to go fishing. And not just regular fishing, but salmon fishing. Some say that Fish Woman might be a witch, but salmon fishing...well, that's an invitation you just can't turn down. So he puts on his hat, his sweater and his yellow slicker, and Jimmy Joe and Fish Woman head out to sea for an adventure more magical than he ever could have imagined.
Vibrant watercolors in glowing hues of blue, green, and red bring alive the beauty of the sea, the magnificence of the mighty whales that live within it, and the warmth of the characters, making this a special story about friendship and the true meaning of giving.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

40 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

Kristine L. Franklin is the author of several novels for young readers, including ECLIPSE, NERD NO MORE, DOVE SONG, and the best-selling LONE WOLF, a SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book of the Year.

Reviews

[HmongGina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the illustrations. It makes me feel cozy and homey.

[Trevor Bernsdorf · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the way the book showed the fishing culture of the area. The pictures and descriptions made it easy to imagine the dolphin scene at the end and the geography of the area.