Synopses & Reviews
The fishmonger has fallen in love with the milliner, whose cart is across the street from his. But how is he to give his bride the elegant home she deserves? He has a brilliant plan: he will make their wedding so fine that surely their friends will shower them with the best of everything. His plan backfires, of course, but, like all good love stories, this is a tale that ends in a happy – if surprising – fashion.
Cary Fagans evocation of turn-of-the-century Kensington Market is perfectly brought to life by Regolo Riccis lively, affectionate paintings.
Synopsis
Morris sells fish and Minnie sells hats. Their eyes meet across the street in bustling Kensington Market, and soon they are in love. Morris wants the very best for his Minnie, although he is a poor man. He devises a splendid plan: he will give her the most elaborate wedding the market has ever seen. Surely then their friends will feel they must shower the couple with expensive gifts. Minnie will have everything she deserves.
Morris's plan backfires. But this is a love story that deserves a happy -- if surprising -- ending.
About the Author
Cary Fagan is the author of several books for adults. He also co-edited
Streets of Attitude: Toronto Stories, which won the City of Toronto Book Award. He is the author of
Daughter of the Great Zandini and
Gogols Coat (Tundra). Cary Fagan lives in Toronto with his wife and two daughters.
Award-winning illustrator Regolo Ricci was born in southern Italy and moved to Canada at the age of two. He studied classics and English literature at the University of Toronto. A self-taught artist, he has illustrated several picture books, including Cary Fagans Gogols Coat and Jan Marks Mr. Dickens Hits Town.