One Frozen Lake -- Deborah Jo Larson, Hardcover
Seven hours pass. Not one fish. Has anyone seen a fish? On the surface, it might seem like ice fishing, with its hours in a tiny shack awaiting an elusive crappie or pike, would not be a great match for kids. However, as scores of grandparents and parents know, this unique northern pastime holds special magic for a child. One Frozen Lake tells the story of a grandfather and grandchild on several ice-fishing adventures. ramshackle ice towns sprout up. Ice shack neighbors share piping-hot cocoa and humorous stories. Eye-catching lures and jigs dance at the end of the fishing line. And mysterious, silvery ice tunnels connect the community above with the one below. Will they ever catch a fish? Perhaps that's beside the point. Deborah Jo Larson's engaging narrative, a celebration of her childhood spent on frozen lakes, comes alive with appealing scenes expertly crafted by award-winning children's book artists Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, who create shimmering worlds above and below the ice. One Frozen Lake tells of a tradition being passed from one generation to the next, a tradition that encourages spending unhurried time together sharing winter's gifts-- and creating precious memories that last long after the ice melts.
Author: Deborah Jo Larson
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Published: 11/1/2012
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05 lbs
Size: 10.3" H x 10.2" L x 0.6" W
ISBN: 9780873518666
