Catfish Noodling Courage (Wilderness Ridge) [Paperback] Chandler, Matt and Bird, Gill

Ella takes on a new challenge when she tries catfish noodling for the first time in this chapter book for ages 8–11.

Ella loves visiting her grandparents’ house with her cousins every summer. It’s a great time to play in the woods and fish. This time, Grandpa has a surprise planned. When he announces they’re going catfish noodling, Ella isn’t sure what to think. Could she really grab a fish that big with her bare hands? As she dives down into the murky water with her cousin, Ella is nervous. Will she come up with a catfish? Or will her first noodling adventure be a dud?

Features of Catfish Noodling Courage:

• An authentic fiction story that features a popular fishing activity
• First-person point of view that puts readers in the middle of the action
• High-energy illustrations that attract young fans of outdoor sports

 

About the Wilderness Ridge series
Authentic hunting and fishing stories are brought to life in the Wilderness Ridge chapter book series. Readers will experience the highs and lows of outdoor adventures—from the thrill of a young hunter’s first deer camp to the disappointment of missing a big fish. No matter the outcome, these stories will demonstrate essential skills young sportsmen and sportswomen need, including teamwork, respect, personal responsibility, and positive thinking. With action-packed illustrations and accessible text, Wilderness Ridge will reel in readers and have them hunting for the next book.

Matt Chandler is the author of more than 80 books for children, including Side-by-Side Baseball Stars, which won the 2015 Outstanding Children's Book Award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Matt lives in New York with his wife, Amber, and his children, Zoey and Ollie.