After his mother's death, twelve-year-old Skiff Beaman decides that it is up to him to earn money to take care of himself and his father, so he undertakes a dangerous trip alone out on the ocean off the coast of Maine to try to catch a hugh bluefin tuna.
An introduction to fishing, explaining how to get started, looking at fishing equipment, and discussing types of fish, bait, basic fishing techniques, locations, different kinds of fishing, and clubs and competitions.
Twelve-year-old Ben must cope with the loss of his father, who died the year before, and his mother's overprotectiveness when he enters the annual Striped Bass Derby on Martha's Vineyard.
"Engaging images accompany information about freshwater fishing. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Simon, who wants to catch a salmon, finally realizes his wish when he discovers a silver salmon trapped in a clam hole, but he decides the fish is too beautiful to die and finds a way to return the creature to the sea.
