Minnow on the Say
Minnow on the Say by Philippa Pearce is a captivating tale published by Oxford University Press in 1998. This edition spans 241 pages and is presented in English. The story follows David, who discovers a worn wooden canoe by the River Say, leading to an unexpected summer adventure. When Adam, the canoe’s rightful owner, appears, the boys embark on a quest not only to reclaim the boat but also to uncover long-lost ancestral jewels that could save Adam’s family from financial ruin.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as David and Adam navigate their friendship while racing against time and a rival treasure seeker. The narrative explores themes of friendship and social challenges, set against the backdrop of water sports and the picturesque European landscape. This engaging story invites readers to join the boys on their journey, filled with excitement and the pursuit of hidden treasures.
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David can’t believe his luck when a worn wooden canoe mysteriously appears on the banks of the River Say behind his house. With summer stretching endlessly before him, it seems too good to be true.
Soon there is another boy–Adam, the Minnow’s rightful owner. Adam wants his boat back…but something else, too: a trustworthy friend to help him find the long lost ancestral jewels that could save his family from financial disaster
Can two boys find what history has kept an untouchable secret for hundreds of years? Or will they lose the race against timeand against another treasure seeker lurking at the river’s edge.
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