Minnow on the Say
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 246
Published: 2000
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"Minnow on the Say" by Philip C. Stead is a poignant tale set in a small riverside town. The story follows a young boy named Minnow and his adventures alongside his best friend, along the serene and enchanting Say River. As they navigate the challenges of childhood and growing up, they encounter whimsical characters and learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the beauty of the natural world. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling, the book captures the innocence of youth and the importance of finding one's own path in life. It’s a celebration of nature and the bonds that shape our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 246 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Greenwillow Books .
Edward Ardizzone (1900-1979) illustrated over 200 books and was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for Tim All Alone. He was awarded the CBE in 1971. Philippa Pearce was a beloved children's writer. Her titles include Here Comes Tod, Minnow on the Say, The Battle of Bubble and Squeak (Winner of the Whitbread Children's Book Award) and the classic Tom's Midnight Garden, for which she was awarded the Carnegie Medal. Philippa passed away in 2006. Della Thompson is Senior Editor in the English Dictionary Department, Oxford University Press.