Fishing Day
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
illustrated by Shane W. Evans

Description:

Reenie and her mama love to go fishing down by the river. But the peace of their idyllic fishing spot is often marred by the appearance of Peter Troop and his daddy. Peter is up-jumpy and loud, scaring the fish away. And the Troops harbor some resentment toward Reenie and her mama, too. Peter and his daddy are fishing for food; Reenie and Mama fish for fun. The Troops are white; Reenie and Mama are black. And in the Jim Crow South, it is this last difference that is the most significant.

One day, when the Troops' fishing reel breaks, Reenie overcomes their mutual fear and mistrust to help Peter -- an act that holds the promise of friendship and understanding.

Fishing Day
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
illustrated by Shane W. Evans

ISBN: 9780786807666
ISBN-10: 0786807660
Publisher: Jump at the Sun (Hyperion Books)
Publication Date: 2003
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
Book Type: New