Fish Girl -- Donna Jo Napoli, Paperback

The triple Caldecott winner David Wiesner brings his rich visual imagination and trademark artistry to the graphic novel format in a unique coming-of-age tale that begins underwater. A young mermaid, called Fish Girl, in a boardwalk aquarium has a chance encounter with an ordinary girl. Their growing friendship inspires Fish Girl's longing for freedom, independence, and a life beyond the aquarium tank. Sparkling with humor and brilliantly visualized, Fish Girl's story will resonate with every young person facing the challenges and rewards of growing up.

Author: Donna Jo Napoli, David Wiesner
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/07/2017
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780547483931
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187656 / Fish Girl


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/19/2016
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2017
School Library Journal 03/01/2017 pg. 134

About the Author
Donna Jo Napoli is a linguistics professor and has written more than eighty books for young readers. She lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. www.donnajonapoli.com

David Wiesner has won the Caldecott Medal three times and is internationally renowned for his visual storytelling. He lives near Philadelphia. www.davidwiesner.com