Down by the River

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DOWN BY THE RIVER A Family Fly Fishing Story By Andrew Weiner Illustrated by April Chu Abrams Books for Young Readers New York
Down by the River

Down by the River

One beautiful autumn day, Art sets out with his mother and grandfather for a fishing trip. Fishing days are Art’s favorite. He loves learning the ropes from Grandpa—the different kinds of flies and tackle and the trout that frequent their favorite river. Art especially appreciates Grandpa’s stories. But, this time, hearing the story about Mom’s big catch on her first cast ever makes Art feel insecure about his own fishing skills. But, as Art hooks a beautiful brown trout, he finds reassurance in Grandpa’s stories and marvels in the sport and a day spent with family, promising to continue the tradition with his own grandkids generations later. Illustrated with lush imagery by rising star April Chu, Down by the River celebrates fishing, family, and fun.

About This Book

By: Andrew Weiner
Illustrated by: April Chu
Published by: Abrams Books for Young Readers an imprint of Abrams
8-11Age Range
3.2 AR
37Pages
Life LessonsSubject
540LLexile
5-20 minsReading Time
MGuided Reading
MFountas & Pinnell
28DRA