About This Book
Robert McCloskey's 'Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man' is a classic adventure story about an old fisherman and his beloved pet gull. When a sudden, violent storm threatens their lives at sea, Burt must employ clever thinking and bravery to overcome the danger. This chapter book, suitable for ages 6-9, explores themes of resilience, ingenuity, and the bond between a man and his animal companion, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Maine coast. It's a tale of survival that highlights problem-solving and courage in the face of adversity.
Whenever Burt Dow, who lives in a snug little house on the Maine coast, sets out to sea, his pet giggling gull goes along. But this time, it will take all his might and some plain old ingenuity to save him and the gull from a raging storm.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What did Burt do that showed he was brave?
2
How did Burt use his ingenuity to solve the problem with the storm?
3
What do you think it would feel like to be in a raging storm on the ocean?
4
How important was Burt's giggling gull to his survival?
5
What is something you've had to be clever to solve?
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