About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is ready to understand that growing up means taking on real responsibilities and contributing to the family team. This vibrant story follows a young girl as she travels to Alaska for the summer to join her family's commercial salmon fishing crew. It captures the grit and exhaustion of manual labor alongside the deep pride of mastering a difficult craft. You will choose this for its honest depiction of hard work, the beauty of the natural world, and the powerful sense of belonging that comes from family tradition. It is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 who are eager to show what they can do and find their place in the adult world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and realistic. It briefly touches on the cycle of life and food sources as the family is fishing for salmon to sell and eat. The approach is matter-of-fact and grounded in the reality of sustainable harvesting.
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