Bluefish

"An ode to the significance of reading in the lives of young people. . . . Unique and original, believable and poignant, this is a book with power of its own." -- The Horn Book (starred review)

Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read. But a shrewd teacher and a sassy girl are about to change everything in this witty and deeply moving novel. Mr. McQueen is a rare teacher whose savvy persistence has Travis slowly unlocking a book on the natural world, while Velveeta's wry banter and colorful scarves belie some hard secrets of her own. With sympathy, humor, and disarming honesty, Pat Schmatz captures the moments of trust and connection that make all the difference.

Author: Pat Schmatz
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 08/06/2013
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780763663414
ISBN10: 0763663417
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship

About the Author
Pat Schmatz is the author of three previous novels for teens. She lives in rural Wisconsin.