5/24/2023 0 Comments Bluefish by Pat Schmatz![]() ![]() ![]() There are a few instances of bad language, but nothing a middle schooler hasn't heard before. There are many facets for kids to identify with: illiteracy, emotional abuse, bullying, and loss, but none of it is treated melodramatically. Secondary characters, such as Travis's alcoholic grandfather and his enthusiastic reading teacher, Mr. ![]() Opposite him is the lively Velveeta, whose outsized gestures hide a lot of pain. Travis is portrayed as the very definition of "still waters run deep," a silent, almost gruff kid who nevertheless has tremendous heart. Both Travis and Velveeta have secrets, but slowly, almost painfully, they begin to learn to trust each other.Though each character in this novel has their flaws, they are also loveable in spite of them in some cases, because of them. But when Travis starts classes at his new school, he meets the intriguing and dramatic Velveeta. He's moved far away from the swamp that was his sanctuary, he and his grandpa still aren't getting along, and worst of all, they had to leave Rosco behind. ![]()
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