Publisher's Synopsis
Storyteller 'Fox' Ellis draws from his memories of fishing with his father to tell this true tale of a fish, a frog, a dragonfly, a mosquito and Fox himself. He saw for the first time how he was fully part of the drama at Dragonfly Pond. A mosquito absconded with some of his blood; he witnessed a dragonfly's metamorphosis; he saw a frog be a diner and soon afterwards a dinner. Now with a bigmouth bass' life in his hands he imagined the fear it must have felt and trembled for a moment. This true tale helped mould Fox's life-long connection with nature and is a wonderful example of entertainment that educates. Fox is now a professional storyteller. Here, he re-tells the story in a way that gently challenges readers to rethink their place in the web of life. Illustrator Michael Maydak is also a fisherman and his love for life at the water's edge is evident in his vibrant colourful artwork. Ages 6-12
