Synopsis
While helping his grandfather, who is an ice fisherman on Lake Winnipeg, Thor spots a man who has driven his snowmobile through a weak patch of ice, and the boy makes a dramatic attempt to rescue the drowning man.
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Grade 1-4-While visiting his grandparents during Christmas vacation, Thor must help his grandfather set fishing nets on Lake Winnipeg. The boy reluctantly leaves the warmth and luxury of Saturday morning cartoons to learn about and help with the Bombardier, auger, and jigger. When a snowmobile cracks the ice and the driver falls into the water, real-life superhero Thor performs the rescue, braver than any cartoon character. Amazing, but possible, this edifying first book depicts the hard life of Icelandic-Canadian fishermen. The informative story includes realistic conversation and interesting description. The text drags a bit, though, and may not hold readers' attention until the dramatic climax. Zhang has captured well the cold, crisp scenes and the implementation of the fishing equipment. Thor's thoughts of himself as an aquaman and the cross-section views above and below the ice lend an understanding of the text. A gripping story of an unlikely, somewhat unwilling hero.
Marsha McGrath, Clearwater Public Library, FL
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Winter Rescue
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Condition: Very Good. Zhang, Ange (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed. Seller Inventory # 3400436-6
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Condition: Very Good. Zhang, Ange (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed. Seller Inventory # GRP104841376
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Condition: Very Good. Zhang, Ange (illustrator). Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. Hardcover edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # V07A-04721
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ISBN 10: 0689800940
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Zhang, Ange (illustrator). While helping his grandfather, an ice fisherman on frigid Lake Winnipeg, Thor becomes a hero even braver than his favorite cartoon superheroes. Includes recipe for a traditional Icelandic-Canadian dessert. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123588546
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Winter Rescue
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Ange Zhang (illustrator). First American Edition. Light blue hard covers. Color illustration on dj. Dj in mylar wrap. Color illustrations. Usual library markings and flaws. Some minor shelf wear. Dj flaps taped to covers. Seller Inventory # 136699B
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Zhang, Ange (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition with #1 in the number line on copy right page. Profusely illustrated on every page. Blue paper covered boards are bright, clean and unmarred. The binding is firm. Pages are without writing, tears or folds on pages. DJ has rubbing and shelf wear There are small closed tears along edges but it is overall complete. colorful. This is NOT an Ex-lib nor a remainder. Note This is a 30+ children's book and it is rare to find a children's book unusual to find a one in such fine condition. Note: We have a closed shop - so our books are not handled by public. We make every effort to fairly describe the condition of the book and identify any flaws (writing, tears, creases, folds), including that of the dust jacket. We use the "Fine or Near Fine" book condition judiciously when grading of the book or dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 001681
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Zhang, Ange (illustrator). First Edition. First printing, first United States edition. Two lower corners lightly bumped, pencil erasure mark on ffep, else very good plus. DJ fine. This is the author's first book for children. Protected in mylar. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 000364
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library. Condition: New. Zhang, Ange (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0689800940