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The Big One: An Island, an Obsession, and the Furious Pursuit of a Great Fish

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The Big One: An Island, an Obsession, and the Furious Pursuit of a Great FishPublished to rave reviews in hardcover and purchased by DreamWorks in a major film deal, The Big One is a spellbinding and richly atmospheric work of narrative journalism in the tradition of Friday Night Lights. Here is the story of a community Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts and a sporting event the island's legendary Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby that is rendered with the same depth, color, and emotional power of the best fiction. Among the

Published to rave reviews in hardcover and purchased by DreamWorks in a major film deal, The Big One is a spellbinding and richly atmospheric work of narrative journalism in the tradition of Friday Night Lights. Here is the story of a community--Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts--and a sporting event--the island's legendary Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby--that is rendered with the same depth, color, and emotional power of the best fiction. Among the characters, we meet: Dick Hathaway, a crotchety legend who once caught a bluefish from a helicopter and was ultimately banned for cheating; Janet Messineo, a recovering alcoholic who says that striped bass saved her life; Buddy Vanderhoop, a boastful Native American charter captain who guides celebrity anglers like Keith Richards and Spike Lee; and Wyatt Jenkinson, a nine-year-old fishing fanatic whose mother is battling brain cancer. At the center of it all is five-time winner Lev Wlodyka, a cagey local whose next fish will spark a storm of controversy and throw the tournament into turmoil.
Much more than just a book for fishing enthusiasts, The Big One is an exhilarating story of passion and obsession--and a powerful testament to the dreams that keep us all going.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Published: 07/06/2010
ISBN: 9780802144768
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.90d
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Susan Trissell
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for reading for comprehension, also a Great book to use for all kinds of Science lessons
Format: Hardcover
This book was used as part of a Science lesson, living and non-living resources. My class drew kites, read the book, flew kites, and more during this unit. “Kite Day: a Bear and Mole Story” is a favorite of the students in my school.
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Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
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Format: Hardcover
This easy to read book for 3-7 yr olds is very moves easily through the story's tale and is so colorful! I introduce it to my toddler class during circle time and their facial expressions were exciting with the turn of every page. After hearing and seeing the tale told; they had many questions. I enjoyed it just as much as my toddlers.
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Dallas, US
★★★★★ 5
Super fun!
Format: Paperback
Very cute for weather week.
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Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Such a cute story
Format: Paperback
This book was a perfect complement to my preschool curriculum about weather! What a fun Windy day story.
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maryk
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Bear books inspire different things.
Format: Hardcover
I like how the author/illustrator convey that this big furry bear is both bearlike but also very sweet and kind.
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