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Bluefish, by Pat Schmatz, addresses themes of illiteracy, adolescence and identity, alcoholism, death and grieving, friendship, and bullying. This printable guide for the young adult novel includes discussion questions about the characters, classroom research and writing activities, information about the author, and a book synopsis.
Excerpted from
Bluefish
Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read. But a shrewd teacher and a sassy girl are about to change everything in this witty and deeply moving novel.