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Fish by Gregory Mone
Fish--nicknamed for his incredible swimming abilities--is a twelve-year-old boy from a poor farming family. After taking a job as a courier for his uncle, Fish is waylaid by pirates, who steal the package he's carrying. He soon learns that it's the key to locating the Chain of Chuacar, a legendary treasure. As he works to earn the trust of Cobb, the fortune-hunting captain of the Scurvy Mistress, Fish learns of a mutiny headed by a nasty pirate called Scab. With time running out to find the Chain, Fish and some fellow shipmates still loyal to Cobb must thwart Scab's dastardly plan.Fish, a 12-year-old Irish boy from a poor farming family, is sent away to live with his uncle in a port town so he can make money to send back home. Eager to do well, he becomes a courier for his uncle, running packages all over town. One day his uncle asks Fish to deliver a package to a man at the docks, but pirates waylay him before he can pass it off.It turns out that the package is full of gold coins which are the key to finding a hidden treasure. As Fish makes friends with the kind-hearted pirate captain named Cobb, a helpful young boy named Daniel, and a surprisingly intelligent lummox named Moravius, he falls in love with the sea-going life on board the pirate ship Scurvy Mistress.As they get closer to discovering where the treasure is hidden, Fish becomes aware of a mutiny brewing among certain members of the crew, headed by a particularly nasty pirate who goes by the nickname Scab.When the pirate ship finally reaches the island that is supposed to have the hidden treasure, Scab and some fellow mutineers make their move, but they are thwarted by the quick-thinking Fish and some fellow pirates still loyal to Captain Cobb.
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July 9, 2010
After the family horse dies, Fish, aptly named for his natural swimming ability, is sent from his family's farm to the city to earn money as a delivery boy. But after some mysterious coins that Fish was tasked with delivering get stolen, he inadvertently joins the crew of the Scurvy Mistress. Reluctant at first, Fish soon finds himself more at home on the sea than on dry land. He befriends his fellow pirates and naturally makes a few enemies just by being there. Now Fish must help the pirate captain unravel the clues leading to Chain of Chuacar, a valuable treasure not seen in many years, and prevent the mutiny being led by the first mate.
I typically don't think that young adult fiction and pirates are two things that go together considering that pirates aren't the most ideal role models for kids. However, this book does a good job of trying to stay faithful to pirate mythology while not encouraging the less favorable aspects of it. For example, after Fish is forced in to a fight, he opts to take a pacifistic approach in combat. His friend Daniel begins to teach him “non fighting” skills that reads as a form of mixed martial arts of some sort that is unnamed in the book. Speaking of naming things, there were a couple of small references in the book that annoyed me. Nora, the ship's cook, apparently invented the sandwich and the pirate named Jumping Jack invented a form of aerobics that he quickly named after himself. These aren't big deals but they broke the flow of the story. Kids who read this book and are less fact snobbish then myself probably wont care and may even find it amusing.
In the end this is fun read for kids/young adults who are fascinated by pirates. The chapters are the perfect length and full of action and adventure. This is not a boring book.
I typically don't think that young adult fiction and pirates are two things that go together considering that pirates aren't the most ideal role models for kids. However, this book does a good job of trying to stay faithful to pirate mythology while not encouraging the less favorable aspects of it. For example, after Fish is forced in to a fight, he opts to take a pacifistic approach in combat. His friend Daniel begins to teach him “non fighting” skills that reads as a form of mixed martial arts of some sort that is unnamed in the book. Speaking of naming things, there were a couple of small references in the book that annoyed me. Nora, the ship's cook, apparently invented the sandwich and the pirate named Jumping Jack invented a form of aerobics that he quickly named after himself. These aren't big deals but they broke the flow of the story. Kids who read this book and are less fact snobbish then myself probably wont care and may even find it amusing.
In the end this is fun read for kids/young adults who are fascinated by pirates. The chapters are the perfect length and full of action and adventure. This is not a boring book.
June 4, 2014
This one started out very strong for me - appealing characters, plot, writing etc. Plus, pirates! Gotta love pirates.
Later on, there were a number of times that the dialog or writing felt off. I know I won't remember specifics if I don't write them down. The one that looms biggest in my mind was when Fish, Nate, and Nora go hunting on Turtle Island. This incident has the benefit of passing along a cool fact - but it was jarring. Basically, it felt like the scene was there JUST to get that nifty fact into the book. It may not bother other readers, but this kind of thing pulls me out of a book when really I just want to stay immersed in the story.
I did like it, and needed to finish reading it to see what would happen to the characters I had come to care about. However, with different pre-publication readers and/or editors, I think it could have been tightened up, resulting in a better crafted work.
(I always feel bad when I write a critical review. I don't do it lightly. Mr. Mone, if you ever happen to read this, please know that I strive to be respectful and honest about my experience as one of your readers.)
Later on, there were a number of times that the dialog or writing felt off. I know I won't remember specifics if I don't write them down. The one that looms biggest in my mind was when Fish, Nate, and Nora go hunting on Turtle Island. This incident has the benefit of passing along a cool fact - but it was jarring. Basically, it felt like the scene was there JUST to get that nifty fact into the book. It may not bother other readers, but this kind of thing pulls me out of a book when really I just want to stay immersed in the story.
I did like it, and needed to finish reading it to see what would happen to the characters I had come to care about. However, with different pre-publication readers and/or editors, I think it could have been tightened up, resulting in a better crafted work.
(I always feel bad when I write a critical review. I don't do it lightly. Mr. Mone, if you ever happen to read this, please know that I strive to be respectful and honest about my experience as one of your readers.)
May 9, 2019
Fish is sent away from the family farm to work for an uncle in the city, but while running an errand, he becomes mixed up with a shipful of unpapered privateers (translation: pirates). Gold coins and gruel. Swabbing and scallywags. Knots and not-fighting. Giant mutes and gentleman pirates.
Loved this adventure from beginning to end, especially the puzzling clues our treasure-hunters struggled to solve. An excellent yarn.
Loved this adventure from beginning to end, especially the puzzling clues our treasure-hunters struggled to solve. An excellent yarn.
May 16, 2020
I’ve had this book sitting on my shelves for almost two years now. I picked it up from a thrift store for pretty cheap because I just loved the cover. It’s so fun! Plus, the title is quite interesting. Luckily, this was a fun read and the cover didn’t let me down!
Fish is the name of a boy who learned to swim by almost drowning. He doesn’t have the best of luck at the beginning but his good manners, friendly attitude, and not giving up really helps him maneuver through becoming a pirate. He was such a fun character to read about and I loved how he put the pirates in their places and didn’t abide by the rules.
There were other great characters in this book like his friends Daniel, Nate, and Nora. I also liked Captain Cobbs wife, Melinda. My favorite line from her was,
“The little gentleman! So afraid to insult a lady! Well, don’t worry yourself, Fish, I am hardly offended. I am proudly a woman of some weight. And your fears are justifiable. I’m certain I could toss you across this deck as if you truly were a fish.”
I’m glad there was as a few female characters in this and they weren’t just side characters who did nothing.
There were also some great lessons throughout the book too. One was about being a captain/leader:
“A good captain doesn’t control his men. He leads them.”
The plot had great adventure and tons of piratey jobs. There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about it.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. It was the perfect light/funny standalone I wanted.
Fish is the name of a boy who learned to swim by almost drowning. He doesn’t have the best of luck at the beginning but his good manners, friendly attitude, and not giving up really helps him maneuver through becoming a pirate. He was such a fun character to read about and I loved how he put the pirates in their places and didn’t abide by the rules.
There were other great characters in this book like his friends Daniel, Nate, and Nora. I also liked Captain Cobbs wife, Melinda. My favorite line from her was,
“The little gentleman! So afraid to insult a lady! Well, don’t worry yourself, Fish, I am hardly offended. I am proudly a woman of some weight. And your fears are justifiable. I’m certain I could toss you across this deck as if you truly were a fish.”
I’m glad there was as a few female characters in this and they weren’t just side characters who did nothing.
There were also some great lessons throughout the book too. One was about being a captain/leader:
“A good captain doesn’t control his men. He leads them.”
The plot had great adventure and tons of piratey jobs. There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about it.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. It was the perfect light/funny standalone I wanted.
May 5, 2018
To me, "Fish" will always be one of the ultimate comfort books - comfort food in book-form. It's been a good two or three years since my last re-read, and yet, it never fails to make me smile. The oft-times whimsical and hilarious dialogue (AND THE CHARACTERS !!! ) (the "One-Eyed Willies" and the "Scalawags for Sausages" had me ROLLING. ON. THE. FLOOR.) (LITERALLY ANY OF THE CHARACTERS COULD MAKE ME LAUGH ANY TIME ANY DAY OF THE WEEK THEY WERE ALL FANTASTIC) paired with the thrill of hidden treasure have kept me hooked, even after all these years.
I always forgot how quick a read this one is, a blink and it's over kind of book. I picked it up this time because I had just finished reading "Challenger Deep" and was in the mood for more time spent out on the open seas, preferably more grounded in reality than Caden's journey. Nonetheless, Fish's voyage has in no way satiated my thirst for the crisp, cool breeze with a tang of salt, or the rare warm, billowing puffs of air, or still nights under a blanket of stars, or the constant rocking of a boat beneath my feet.
(Praying even harder that summer comes sooner rather than later.)
All in all, this book is a bundle of fun (did I mention there's an island named after TURTLES???) that never disappoints. Was not my first and most certainly not my last time picking this gem up. (Trust me, just read it. It's a FUN. TIME.)
I always forgot how quick a read this one is, a blink and it's over kind of book. I picked it up this time because I had just finished reading "Challenger Deep" and was in the mood for more time spent out on the open seas, preferably more grounded in reality than Caden's journey. Nonetheless, Fish's voyage has in no way satiated my thirst for the crisp, cool breeze with a tang of salt, or the rare warm, billowing puffs of air, or still nights under a blanket of stars, or the constant rocking of a boat beneath my feet.
(Praying even harder that summer comes sooner rather than later.)
All in all, this book is a bundle of fun (did I mention there's an island named after TURTLES???) that never disappoints. Was not my first and most certainly not my last time picking this gem up. (Trust me, just read it. It's a FUN. TIME.)
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August 1, 2016It reminds of when I was at sea myself, last year. I wonder if Fish misses his brothers at all, being from such a fun sounding, big family though? I understand if he belongs at sea, but I'd miss my family if I stayed forever and never looked for them.
June 19, 2012
This was a great book. The reading level feels more middle school, but deals with an elementary aged child. A perfect read for my high students!
November 9, 2014
ar book level 5.6
May 4, 2025
I strongly dislike this book, it is so fast paced and very unsatisfying. - H
October 6, 2015
The book I read was Fish. The author’s name is Gregory Mone. It was published in January of 2011. Scholastic Inc published it. This book falls is a fiction book bout pirates and how the story of a farm boy falls into place. The genre of this book is an action and adventure book with lots of clues to the mystery. If you know a lot about pirates or you like pirates then this is a great book for you. This book is a one of a kind because there are no sequels to it. This book is a very easy book to understand and was a great reading for anyone of all levels. The author of this book is names Gregory Mone and he lives in Canton, Massachusetts, with his wife and his two daughters. The book is based around a kid named fish and how his journey from a farm boy changed into the life on the sea. There is one reason why fish is called fish. He is one of the only boys that can swim. The pirates endure a long time of life on sea. There are specific groups that are on the boat and stay with each other. They eat together and sleep together. They will eventually stop at an island. Until they figure out that one of the crew members is rotten and they have to defend their boat. The book was very good but boring at some parts. The book was very suspenseful and kept me on my toes at all times. I really liked the main character, fish. Fish was kind of like the nerd in todays world he didn’t know how to fish or how to shoot a gun. He just learned how to “non fight” and survived with mean pirates on that for a long time. This book was a must read if you like fiction books. Also you have to like books about pirates and that have a lot of suspense.
September 27, 2016
This is probably a pretty good story for an upper elementary child. It is the story of a boy raised on a farm who goes to the city to get a job. He's working to get money to help his family buy a new horse. While working, he ends up on a pirate ship searching for treasure.
April 1, 2012
4.5 stars for this pitch-perfect pageturner about the most civilized pirate captain ever and his somewhat scurvy crew... So close to 5 stars!
August 4, 2023
What a fun, swashbuckling read! I love a good pirate story and this one did not disappoint! There’s lots of action and adventure on the high seas and of course legendary treasure! There was also a puzzle to solve to find the treasure which was really fun. Gave it like a Goonies kind of vibe.
The main character Fish is one you will root for from his less than wonderful beginnings in a large family and feeling unimportant. He is quickly swept away on an adventure aboard the Scurvy Mistress with its rag tag bunch of scallywags. He quickly befriends the other kids aboard and learns the ropes of living aboard a pirate ship. I enjoyed their friendship even though at times it was complicated by what was expected of them aboard the ship. I was very glad that Fish found friendship with Daniel especially as it seemed both boys were in need of it. Not everyone is happy he’s joined their crew and he has some tedious and gross tasks to price his worth.
I liked that Fish was strong and brave in the face of all of this and stuck to his morals and steered clear of violence and fighting, he even trains in not-fighting which is a blend of ducking, weaving, evading and blocking that he hopes will keep him safe while facing attack at any time.
Captain Cobb, Melinda, and Moravius made for interesting pirates compared to the likes of the despicable Scab and Thimble. I enjoyed the idea of the different types of pirates and especially with Moravius not all was as it first seemed. I loved all the nicknames and groups within the crew. They provided some lightness and comedy which was in good balance to the action and tension.
The ending was exciting with twists and many moments of surprise. I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll leave it at that. It also left with an open enough ending for the next book teased at the end which leaves you excited to find out what’s next. I am definitely looking forward to reading it and learning what’s next for Fish and the crew of the Scurvy Mistress!
I was provided an early ebook of this book from the publishers and Edelweiss in exchange for my honest review.
The main character Fish is one you will root for from his less than wonderful beginnings in a large family and feeling unimportant. He is quickly swept away on an adventure aboard the Scurvy Mistress with its rag tag bunch of scallywags. He quickly befriends the other kids aboard and learns the ropes of living aboard a pirate ship. I enjoyed their friendship even though at times it was complicated by what was expected of them aboard the ship. I was very glad that Fish found friendship with Daniel especially as it seemed both boys were in need of it. Not everyone is happy he’s joined their crew and he has some tedious and gross tasks to price his worth.
I liked that Fish was strong and brave in the face of all of this and stuck to his morals and steered clear of violence and fighting, he even trains in not-fighting which is a blend of ducking, weaving, evading and blocking that he hopes will keep him safe while facing attack at any time.
Captain Cobb, Melinda, and Moravius made for interesting pirates compared to the likes of the despicable Scab and Thimble. I enjoyed the idea of the different types of pirates and especially with Moravius not all was as it first seemed. I loved all the nicknames and groups within the crew. They provided some lightness and comedy which was in good balance to the action and tension.
The ending was exciting with twists and many moments of surprise. I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll leave it at that. It also left with an open enough ending for the next book teased at the end which leaves you excited to find out what’s next. I am definitely looking forward to reading it and learning what’s next for Fish and the crew of the Scurvy Mistress!
I was provided an early ebook of this book from the publishers and Edelweiss in exchange for my honest review.
July 27, 2023
Solid 4.5.
I was taken by the cover and I loved it. A pirate ship and crew searching for a treasure? Yes, please. A great cast of characters and humor? Aye, Aye! Mutiny? Sink Me! Ah, Ah. I do love a good action/adventure pirate book.
I love how Fish gets into this situation (from being a farmer and ending up joining a pirate crew). The start hooks us immediately, and his character grows and develops so much with the help of other awesome characters, plus Fish's amazing moral values, and a great adventure.
Riddles to be solved, a treasure to find, ships to ransack. And it's not over, book two will plunge us into more adventure. Can't wait.
Great size for a book one, slows down a bit in the middle but keeps a good pacing for an adventure novel on a ship. Semi-half open ending. It sets the mood for a new series.
Thank you published her and NetGalley for this eARC.
I was taken by the cover and I loved it. A pirate ship and crew searching for a treasure? Yes, please. A great cast of characters and humor? Aye, Aye! Mutiny? Sink Me! Ah, Ah. I do love a good action/adventure pirate book.
I love how Fish gets into this situation (from being a farmer and ending up joining a pirate crew). The start hooks us immediately, and his character grows and develops so much with the help of other awesome characters, plus Fish's amazing moral values, and a great adventure.
Riddles to be solved, a treasure to find, ships to ransack. And it's not over, book two will plunge us into more adventure. Can't wait.
Great size for a book one, slows down a bit in the middle but keeps a good pacing for an adventure novel on a ship. Semi-half open ending. It sets the mood for a new series.
Thank you published her and NetGalley for this eARC.
September 21, 2024
I have such fond memories of reading this book over and over again as a kid. It captures the atmosphere of pirate mystery and the wonders of the ocean so so well. I haven't re-read it in years but how I felt reading it is still vivid in my mind.
Nostalgia is for sure causing some bias here. But regardless, I really think the book delivers on all that it needs to be-- an unexpected marine adventure that finds our characters uncovering traces of a long gone treasure and themselves for young kids.
Nostalgia is for sure causing some bias here. But regardless, I really think the book delivers on all that it needs to be-- an unexpected marine adventure that finds our characters uncovering traces of a long gone treasure and themselves for young kids.
May 16, 2023
Thank you Edelweiss for the eARC! This is a fun, seafaring adventure that doesn't feel particularly innovative but I think that's just fine. Our main character Fish is definitely someone you want to root for and his determination to be his own type of pirate is admirable. What shines most of the ability of the story to balance the serious danger and violence of pirate life with truly hilarious banter. This is a good series opener that kids will enjoy.
March 13, 2024
I recieved this book from a goodreads giveaway.
I found it to be a super fun, fast paced book that will be a thrilling read for kids and kids at heart.
I found it to be a super fun, fast paced book that will be a thrilling read for kids and kids at heart.
May 18, 2024
Absolutely stinkin’ fantastic.
July 15, 2024
Good kids book
October 21, 2024
A fun little pirate story!
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June 11, 2025Great boy story. particularly liked the "art of non-fighting". It resembled alot of our KungFu practice moves! :)
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June 22, 2025i thought this book was so cool
December 15, 2025
My first ever novel. I cherish it so much. Great starting point for kids
January 8, 2014
I don't want people to think that a 3 star review means that it wasn't a well written book. This might be the time for me to clarify my rating strategies, since we are beginning a new year and I am trying to be more consistent with updating my goodreads account. I feel that I should rate books on an absolute scale, because I find it difficult to judge a novel by standards other than what I consider to be complex literary technique. Tales may be told simply enough for a child to understand them, yet have a depth of meaning, catching you fully in the tide of their plot, the richness of their characters, their imaginative fancy. Harry Potter is a good example, because even though the first books in the series were very well done, they do not posses the emotive power of the final novel.
And great novels, 5 star novels, seem like they must also possess this emotive power, beside original narrative technique. 3 star novels are well done, but do not display originality of the kind that you feel only this one particular author could create. 1 star novels are unreadable mishaps, while 2 star novels can be mildly entertaining, but display overall lack of stylistic control and may perhaps not be worth finishing.
With that in mind.... Fish is well written, with concise chapters that each have a defining incident. They do not meander and always end effectively. The reason I gave this book a 3 rather than a 4 is simply that there is nothing very interesting about the style. It was clear and unpretentious, but I don't think there was a single sentence that really captured my imagination or made me laugh.
I imagine this book would be satisfying to many young people who enjoy adventure stories about pirates and the sea. It would be worth recommending to children and struggling high school readers, but there is not much in it besides the story itself, and so I would not recommend it to an adult.
My progress update about halfway through the book might also be worth adding to the end of this review here:
"Though there isn't much interesting about the style of this book, the chapters are very well done in that they each present a clear situation, very vividly described, and also has brightly colored and memorable characters. I suppose that in middle grade novels style is rarely a significant consideration, which means that this book has done a very good job of engrossing me in its story."
And great novels, 5 star novels, seem like they must also possess this emotive power, beside original narrative technique. 3 star novels are well done, but do not display originality of the kind that you feel only this one particular author could create. 1 star novels are unreadable mishaps, while 2 star novels can be mildly entertaining, but display overall lack of stylistic control and may perhaps not be worth finishing.
With that in mind.... Fish is well written, with concise chapters that each have a defining incident. They do not meander and always end effectively. The reason I gave this book a 3 rather than a 4 is simply that there is nothing very interesting about the style. It was clear and unpretentious, but I don't think there was a single sentence that really captured my imagination or made me laugh.
I imagine this book would be satisfying to many young people who enjoy adventure stories about pirates and the sea. It would be worth recommending to children and struggling high school readers, but there is not much in it besides the story itself, and so I would not recommend it to an adult.
My progress update about halfway through the book might also be worth adding to the end of this review here:
"Though there isn't much interesting about the style of this book, the chapters are very well done in that they each present a clear situation, very vividly described, and also has brightly colored and memorable characters. I suppose that in middle grade novels style is rarely a significant consideration, which means that this book has done a very good job of engrossing me in its story."
September 7, 2010
I first heard about Fish on BoingBoing, where Cory Doctorow gave it a very nice review. He writes:
Chock full of real historic curiosities about pirates, sly humor for grownups, excellent action scenes and general quantities of swash and buckle, Fish is a great, self-contained addition to the canon of fun pirate fiction. Perfect for young readers, even better for reading aloud at bed-time, thanks to the plentiful cliff-hangers. (link)
That's a great review, so I don't need to say more by way of review. A couple more thoughts about the book:
* Fish gets his name for being a good swimmer, a skill very few people in the pirating world have. Mone clearly shares this trait with Fish, as his descriptions capture what, for me, is the joy of swimming around in the water. Having spent the summer watching my four year-old daughter spend an hour or more paddling in five-foot water and watching my 2 year-old son progress from "barely willing to step into the water" to "run and jump into water over his head and swim back to the side," it was a fun connection.
* The book does a great job explaining both the dark side of pirates (cavalier attitude toward other peoples' deaths, for instance) and the progressive side (the pirate tradition of running ships democratically).
* I love the non-fighting sequence, though Mone doesn't go so far as to say that non-fighting will always work. Fish wins a battle or two, but winning the war would be pretty hard.
* The mother-smothered heir in the book reminds me, for some reason, of the meat packing Ross Perot clone from volume 7 of Ennis and Robertson's gloriously grotesque Preacher series. No clear connection here, especially since the character in Preacher is no lilting flower.
* I will have to go back and read Treasure Island to see how this book compares to that one, its most obvious analog.
Definitely worth a read. An excellent book for any middle-school or even late elementary school readers in your family.
Chock full of real historic curiosities about pirates, sly humor for grownups, excellent action scenes and general quantities of swash and buckle, Fish is a great, self-contained addition to the canon of fun pirate fiction. Perfect for young readers, even better for reading aloud at bed-time, thanks to the plentiful cliff-hangers. (link)
That's a great review, so I don't need to say more by way of review. A couple more thoughts about the book:
* Fish gets his name for being a good swimmer, a skill very few people in the pirating world have. Mone clearly shares this trait with Fish, as his descriptions capture what, for me, is the joy of swimming around in the water. Having spent the summer watching my four year-old daughter spend an hour or more paddling in five-foot water and watching my 2 year-old son progress from "barely willing to step into the water" to "run and jump into water over his head and swim back to the side," it was a fun connection.
* The book does a great job explaining both the dark side of pirates (cavalier attitude toward other peoples' deaths, for instance) and the progressive side (the pirate tradition of running ships democratically).
* I love the non-fighting sequence, though Mone doesn't go so far as to say that non-fighting will always work. Fish wins a battle or two, but winning the war would be pretty hard.
* The mother-smothered heir in the book reminds me, for some reason, of the meat packing Ross Perot clone from volume 7 of Ennis and Robertson's gloriously grotesque Preacher series. No clear connection here, especially since the character in Preacher is no lilting flower.
* I will have to go back and read Treasure Island to see how this book compares to that one, its most obvious analog.
Definitely worth a read. An excellent book for any middle-school or even late elementary school readers in your family.
December 6, 2012
The book, "Fish" by Gregory Mone talks a boy named Maurice Reidy or "Fish" goes out to the work of work after their family's horse,Shamrock died. So he was delivering a wallet to a pirate when a pirate thief stole it. He follow him to a pirate's ship called "Scurvy Mistress".He meets pirates and their captain, "Captain Cobb" and his first mate,Scab. For Fish, being on a pirate ship takes a lot out of you but he learns what his captain is looking for. A golden chain so valuable it's like the rarest treasure ever.But when he hears about a mutiny happening, Fish and his friends:Nora,Nate and Daniel and some of the other pirates he helps stop the mutiny lead by Scab and some other pirates. With some of the crew and Captain Cobb, he was able to find the rare treasure and was able to give his family a herd of horses and some gold.
I chose this book because this book had been very interesting to me since Gr.6. It has lots of suspense in the novel with humor by your young,treasure hunting boy.
I finish this book because this book is very interesting for book that was cheap at the book fair. It talks about a poor,young boy who try to help his family by ends up having a career as a pirate. Fish begins his jobs as a treasure hunter with his friends. It was a book I wanted to finish because Fish ends up being a hero who you wouldn't think of.
I would recommend this book to those who likes to read books about pirates and love reading books with suspense and humor. I would also recommend this book to those who wants to try a new topic and a new author that you barely know.
I chose this book because this book had been very interesting to me since Gr.6. It has lots of suspense in the novel with humor by your young,treasure hunting boy.
I finish this book because this book is very interesting for book that was cheap at the book fair. It talks about a poor,young boy who try to help his family by ends up having a career as a pirate. Fish begins his jobs as a treasure hunter with his friends. It was a book I wanted to finish because Fish ends up being a hero who you wouldn't think of.
I would recommend this book to those who likes to read books about pirates and love reading books with suspense and humor. I would also recommend this book to those who wants to try a new topic and a new author that you barely know.
May 2, 2012
Reason for Reading: Read aloud to my son. He loves seafaring tales, especially with pirates, while I, myself, am also a seafaring adventure fan, though pirates are not necessary for me.
Both the 11yob and I enjoyed this book very much. It has everything you expect in a sea adventure. Pirates, mutiny, treasure hunts, ship battles, a treasure map, walking the plank and oh so much more. One element that is a lot of fun is that Fish, the main character, does not believe in fighting so to survive the pirate life he has a friend teach him the art of "non-fighting" which involves dodging the blows of someone intent on fighting *you* until they have exhausted themselves. This makes for a non-violent, yet still action-packed read which is funny and makes for some great scenes of "non-fighting". Fish is a well-rounded character and meets a small group of other young pirates, including one girl, who make a great team throughout the book. The villains are nasty in a "boo-hiss" type of way, making them great fun to root against while the story stays light-hearted in its rip-roaring adventure. A delightful story, that is a standalone book, with a satisfying end. It will appeal especially to boys, but seafaring minded girls will find common ground with the two main pirate female characters. Well written, plenty of action, with fun characters. A rip-roaring good yarn!
Both the 11yob and I enjoyed this book very much. It has everything you expect in a sea adventure. Pirates, mutiny, treasure hunts, ship battles, a treasure map, walking the plank and oh so much more. One element that is a lot of fun is that Fish, the main character, does not believe in fighting so to survive the pirate life he has a friend teach him the art of "non-fighting" which involves dodging the blows of someone intent on fighting *you* until they have exhausted themselves. This makes for a non-violent, yet still action-packed read which is funny and makes for some great scenes of "non-fighting". Fish is a well-rounded character and meets a small group of other young pirates, including one girl, who make a great team throughout the book. The villains are nasty in a "boo-hiss" type of way, making them great fun to root against while the story stays light-hearted in its rip-roaring adventure. A delightful story, that is a standalone book, with a satisfying end. It will appeal especially to boys, but seafaring minded girls will find common ground with the two main pirate female characters. Well written, plenty of action, with fun characters. A rip-roaring good yarn!
May 13, 2015
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This book will transport you landlubbers out on the open seas, off for exciting adventures with swashbuckling, danger-seeking pirates, and you'll learn how to not-fight...like Fish. Who's Fish? Well, let me tell you...Fish is a young Irish boy, who becomes an accidental pirate aboard the Scurvy Mistress, while trying to earn money to support his family. Fish has many daring adventures which include, Smelly pirates stabbing at him with their cutlasses while swabbing the deck, raiding other boats, gallivanting around Turtle Island with friends eating monkey stew and roast pig, decoding secret messages, and uncovering long, forgotten treasures below the sea!
This book is an excellent adventure that will have kids hungering for more pirating adventures! This fast-paced read set in Ireland and the open seas is exciting, daring, and a swashbuckling good time! I'd hand this book to kiddos in 4th-6th grade who love pirate stories, sea-faring adventures, or mild violence and name calling.
Read-a-likes:
Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves by Carol Hughes because both stories include a robust blend of adventures and pirates which deal with real-life issues of trust, loyalty, deception, and friendship.
Treasure Hunters by James Patterson because both books take the main characters (kids) on a treasure hunting adventure!
This book will transport you landlubbers out on the open seas, off for exciting adventures with swashbuckling, danger-seeking pirates, and you'll learn how to not-fight...like Fish. Who's Fish? Well, let me tell you...Fish is a young Irish boy, who becomes an accidental pirate aboard the Scurvy Mistress, while trying to earn money to support his family. Fish has many daring adventures which include, Smelly pirates stabbing at him with their cutlasses while swabbing the deck, raiding other boats, gallivanting around Turtle Island with friends eating monkey stew and roast pig, decoding secret messages, and uncovering long, forgotten treasures below the sea!
This book is an excellent adventure that will have kids hungering for more pirating adventures! This fast-paced read set in Ireland and the open seas is exciting, daring, and a swashbuckling good time! I'd hand this book to kiddos in 4th-6th grade who love pirate stories, sea-faring adventures, or mild violence and name calling.
Read-a-likes:
Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves by Carol Hughes because both stories include a robust blend of adventures and pirates which deal with real-life issues of trust, loyalty, deception, and friendship.
Treasure Hunters by James Patterson because both books take the main characters (kids) on a treasure hunting adventure!
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