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The Old Man and the C.


The Old Man and the C

Carole Jean Tremblay Jean Tremblay is a Canadian politician, currently serving as mayor of Saguenay, Quebec. Prior to the municipal amalgamation of 2002 which created the city of Saguenay, Tremblay was mayor of the former city of Chicoutimi. External links
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Angela Donato Donato is the first name of several people:
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  • Donato Giancola American illustration artist.
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French and English elementary teacher Carole Jean Tremblay presents The Old Man and the C, a children's picturebook about Charlie, an old man who has been fishing for so long he resembles King Neptune more than a little. Entering the annual Fish-or-Cut-Bait Fishing Tournament, Charlie sets out on a quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby"
quest after, go after, pursue

look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the
 the ultimate big fish. But what he actually hooks is a golden letter C--a prize so unique that will change the very rules of next year's tournament! The slightly text-heavy story is ideal for young children who have graduated from easy reader picturebooks and are ready for wordier fare, and the soft color illustrations bring the impression and feel of the open sea to the page. Especially recommended for reading aloud and sharing with young fishing enthusiasts.
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Publication:Children's Bookwatch
Date:May 1, 2007
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