What If a Fish
What If a Fish by Anika Fajardo is a reprint edition published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on August 3, 2021. This 256-page book presents a whimsical generational story that explores themes of family and identity through the eyes of Eddie Aguado, a half-Colombian boy who grapples with his cultural heritage after the loss of his father. As Eddie embarks on a summer adventure in Colombia with his older half-brother, he navigates the complexities of feeling disconnected from his roots.
Readers will find a narrative filled with imaginative elements, where hats transform into leeches and ghosts interact with the living. The story delves into Eddie’s journey of self-discovery as he learns what it means to be Colombian, all while addressing social themes such as blended families and the challenges of prejudice and racism. This edition invites readers to reflect on identity and belonging through Eddie’s heartfelt experiences in a vibrant setting.
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A whimsical, “honest and heartfelt” (Booklist) generational story of family and identity where hats turn into leeches, ghosts blow kisses from lemon trees, and the things you find at the end of your fishing line might not be a fish at all.
Half-Colombian Eddie Aguado has never really felt Colombian. Especially after Papa died. And since Mama keeps her memories of Papa locked up where Eddie can’t get to them, he only has Papa’s third-place fishing tournament medal to remember him by. He’ll have to figure out how to be more Colombian on his own.
As if by magic, the perfect opportunity arises. Eddie—who’s never left Minnesota—is invited to spend the summer in Colombia with his older half-brother. But as his adventure unfolds, he feels more and more like a fish out of water.
Figuring out how to be a true colombiano might be more difficult than he thought.
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