Synopses & Reviews
When bully Bryce Billings bets Fish Finelli that he can't find Captain Kidd's legendary long-lost treasure, Fish and his friends embark on a quest to find real-life pirate treasure. Between sneaking into the library to track down Captain Kidd's map, stowing away on a boat, and trespassing on an island, Fish and his friends have their work cut out for them. But will Fish actually be able to find Captain Kidd's booty and win the bet? Appropriate for both boys and girls, this first book in the Fish Finelli series will inspire readers to use their imaginations, learn about the world around them, and appreciate the bonds of friendship.
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"A funny gem of a middle-grade mystery... a great boys' counterpart to such stellar girls' series as Ivy + Bean." - Kirkus Reviews
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"This laid-back, optimistic message. is certainly one worth repeating."-School Library Journal
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"Packed with humor and action... helps meet the demand for transitional chapter books specifically written for boys." - Booklist Online
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"Heavy on the yuks... Farber laces Fish's dialogue with scientific and historic tidbits." - Publishers Weekly
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"A pleasurable read for the boy in all of us."--Library Media Connection
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When the Whooping Hollow town bully, Bryce Billings, bets Fish Finelli that he can't find Captain Kidd's treasure, Fish and his best buds Roger and T. J. must embark on a quest to find the long-lost booty! Between sneaking into the library to track down Captain Kidd's treasure map, stowing away on a boat, and trespassing on the legendary Lyons Island, Fish and his friends are up to their necks in "goose poop" on this adventure!
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Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of all ceramic techniques to guide the beginner, as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from international potters. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. To quote one review: "I am a studio potter and would not be without it."
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This book showcases some of the most striking, inventive and subversive examples of the ubiquitous tote. From eco chic to style icon, the featured totes come from a wide range of illustrators and graphic designers around the world, with designs including floral prints, typography, illustrations, and characters. Each book will be beautifully packaged in an original and eye-catching tote bag.
About the Author
E. S. Farber is the mother of a boy who likes facts along with his fiction, which inspired her to write
Fish Finelli. She has authored numerous books for children. She lives in Amagansett, New York.
Jason Beene is the art director of Calloway Digital Arts, teaches at MIT and RISD, and lives in Providence, Rhode Island.