Fish Finelli (Book 2): Operation Fireball
Fish generally makes good choices, unless Bryce Billings is around. At the end of book one, after winning his bet against Bryce to find Captain Kidd’s treasure, Fish promptly makes a new bet to beat Bryce at the Captain Kidd Classic boat race. But first he and his friends must get their old motor to run. This is a light adventure novel with plenty of action, humor, odd nicknames, and nautical facts—plus a beautiful new girl. An equally ill-advised bet with Bryce at the very end promises a third book. A good choice for summer reading or last-minute book reports. Grades 3-6. --Suzanne Harold