A picture book by the author of Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World provides a comprehensive look at the importance of cod fishing from the early days of the Vikings and Columbus through today. 12,500 first printing. Chronicles the relationship between humans and cod from the time of Vikings and of Columbus through the present day, discussing their life cycles, enemies, and eating habits. Excellent ink drawings, brightened with colorful washes, illustrate incidents from the text with clarity, a flair for the dramatic, and a sense of humor. (Booklist, starred review) Kurlansky is a masterful storyteller. . . . Schindlers pictures, from serious to silly, add to the pleasure . . . . Readers of this title will never again look at fish and chips in quite the same way. (Kirkus Reviews) Breezy, kid-friendly prose. . . . Fascinating and informative . . . bound to hook young readers. (The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books)
