Rainfish
No. of pages 272
Published: 2021
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"Rainfish" by Andrew Paterson is a poignant tale about a young boy named Zeke who navigates the complexities of family and friendship while dealing with the challenges of adolescence. Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town, Zeke finds solace in his love for fishing and the ocean's mysteries. When he discovers an enigmatic creature, a rainfish, he embarks on a journey that deepens his understanding of loyalty, loss, and the bond between humans and nature. As Zeke confronts the struggles of growing up, he learns valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and the beauty of the world around him. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 11 years.
There are 272 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2021 by Text Publishing .
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Text Award for Young Adult and Children's Writing
This book was recognised by the Text Award for Young Adult and Children's Writing.