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The Sawfin Stickleback: A Very Fishy Story
People still talk about the time Katie and her little brother Mark almost caught the gigantic Sawfin Stickleback while ice fishing with their grandfather
1 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1994
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Catherine Friend
35 books167 followersCatherine Friend had what she calls a "boring" childhood, but she says that boring was just fine -- because it gave her more time to read. She read so much her parents had to set a "no-reading-at-the dinner-table" rule. She was slightly shy as a child, but enjoyed playing Beauty Parlor with her sister, taking family trips, and watching STAR TREK and TIME TUNNEL.
She studied Economics, but because of her love for books and stories, she eventually found herself drawn to writing. Since then, the author has written six children's books, including THE PERFECT NEST, a hilarious read-aloud illustrated by John Manders; and two books in Candlewick’s Brand New Readers series. She is also the author of the acclaimed adult memoir, HIT BY A FARM: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BARN. When it comes to her writing, Catherine Friend likes to try new things and seek new challenges -- but she always likes to write stories that make her laugh.
Catherine Friend lives on a small farm in southeastern Minnesota -- which inspired both THE PERFECT NEST and HIT BY A FARM. There, she raises sheep, goats, and llamas, and has an energetic border collie named Robin.
She studied Economics, but because of her love for books and stories, she eventually found herself drawn to writing. Since then, the author has written six children's books, including THE PERFECT NEST, a hilarious read-aloud illustrated by John Manders; and two books in Candlewick’s Brand New Readers series. She is also the author of the acclaimed adult memoir, HIT BY A FARM: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BARN. When it comes to her writing, Catherine Friend likes to try new things and seek new challenges -- but she always likes to write stories that make her laugh.
Catherine Friend lives on a small farm in southeastern Minnesota -- which inspired both THE PERFECT NEST and HIT BY A FARM. There, she raises sheep, goats, and llamas, and has an energetic border collie named Robin.
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July 23, 2017
When I was a kid and went ice-fishing w/ dad and brothers, we didn't have a shelter. But we did catch delicious walleye and nutritious northerns in quantity. We didn't need to amuse ourselves or the little ones with tall tales. And the lake and the surrounding trees were beautiful, unlike the pix here.
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June 28, 2019I think mark is catching a stickle back while ice fishing with their grandpa
August 22, 2014
Wonderful read-aloud, with a strong female protagonist. Re-read many times in our family, and a keeper for the next generation.
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