Fish Tank: A Fable for Our Times (The Critter Chronicles) - Softcover

Bischke, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982594712 ISBN 13: 9780982594711

Publisher: MountainWorks, Incorporated, 2012

Synopsis

FISH TANK is an insightful allegory about the human condition, tackling issues of politics and power, limited resources and climate change.

About this title

From the Author:

I am most hopeful that you enjoy the book, and that it gives you pause to reflect.  If you enjoy FISHK TANK and believe it has a message for our society, I would be honored if you let other folks know.  Best regards, Scott Bischke

From the Inside Flap:

MORE REVIEWS I liked [FISH TANK] ALOT. One of the things I saw was the school culture that exists both at the middle school and the high school--the bully behavior--the trust issues--the respect that is given and missing. It was all there.  And on another level, I could see the whole creation, God care, expectation, loss and recovery. It would make a great book club read! Thanks for offering so many ways to reflect.  --Nancy Jordheim, Assistant Superintendent, Fargo ND Public Schools

I was really able to relate the issues and characters in FISH  TANK to issues and people that I deal with in my life.  FISH TANK leaves you thinking about the role you play in our society and challenging yourself do better.  --Tessa Exley, student, age 14I think that [FISH TANK] was a great read.  The storyline was great and the conflict was interesting and made you think about what the creatures could've or should've done....For me the moral/message of the book was not to be greedy, to be aware of your surroundings. Greediness can never lead to happiness and if you're self centered it affects the people around you.  To me, the book said that you need to listen to people.  Being a know-it-all is never the way to go.  Sometimes you're not always right. --Annie Lee, student, age 13

This is a great allegory--I can really see the political stereotypes and how they parallel our society.  The characters are universally western, not just American. We all know people like the fish in FISH TANK.  I really liked that the book did not leave you hopeless, that there is good that will last.  I read the book very quickly because I could not put it down!  I would love my friends to read it and think the book would be a good book club book. --Gwen Laurie, former book store owner from Canada, age 78

FISH TANK is an honest portrayal of the social dynamics that prevent us from confronting the problem of climate change.  The events in FISH TANK demonstrate that our instinct to survive as individuals is much stronger than our instinct to survive as a species.  The story challenges readers to rise above these base instincts and make the choice to face the problem together. --Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Director, City of Bozeman Montana

I loved FISH TANK; I read it in one day!  The message is at once hopeful while realizing its impending tragedy.  It is regretful that everything must be so polarized, good versus evil with no room for cooperation.  Perhaps the children of the 21st century will usher in a renewed sense of collaboration between environmentalists and industry. --Hattie Baker, Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant

About this edition

• Publisher: MountainWorks, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0982594712
• ISBN 13: 9780982594711
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 149
• Illustrator: Lindberg Katie