Going Fishing
Grade 1-4–McMillan returns to Iceland for his latest photo-documentary. Friðrik spends one day fishing with each of his grandfathers, who live in a small coastal village. The first day he helps catch cod by using reels built into the boat. The next day he joins his father and grandfather, who use nets to catch female lumpfish in order to harvest their roe. Friðrik's enjoyment in the entire enterprise is apparent, but McMillan's photos reveal the hard work involved as well. All of the images are eye-catching, beautifully composed, and crystal clear. Additional information about the two kinds of fish is appended. Fans of the author's other Icelandic outings,Nights of the Pufflings(1995) andDays of the Ducklings(2001, both Houghton), will definitely want this related volume. The book will also appeal to those who participate in family fishing outings whether for commerce or recreation.–Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, MankatoCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.