Fish, the new novel from Gregory Mone, follows the adventures of a young pirate named Maurice Reidy. The boy — nicknamed “Fish” because of his incredible swimming abilities — is first sent to work as a courier to help support his struggling family. When he is entrusted with a mysterious package of coins, Fish is attacked by pirates who abscond with his delivery. Determined to get the coins back, he joins the strange, funny, and foul-smelling crew of rogues, embarking on an adventure that changes his life forever. On board the pirate ship, Fish learns that the strange coins could be the key to finding a fabulous treasure. While his distaste for violence — he refuses to wield a weapon — lands him in trouble more than once, he does manage to make a few friends. Before long, he discovers that the nasty, violent first mate, Scab, may be plotting a mutiny. Can Fish recover the coins, thwart Scab, find the treasure, and save his family? Find out this summer in the exciting book from Scholastic Press!
