Leah and her brother hatch a plan to save the Passover carp from the cooking pot. A classic!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A dissenting voice:
I agree most with the review just previous to mine, although I am all the more unhappy with this book. While the premise is interesting the execution (so to speak)leaves a lot to be desired. Perhaps, being charitable, this is because it is dated. Its appeal (being charitable) seems to be in its evocation of nostalgia. However the ending involves a fish (which the children in the story view as a pet) being dispatched by a mother wielding a club on the kitchen table. This does not inspire warm feelings about... more info
A unique story:
I enjoyed this book a great deal as a child, though the ending always frustrated me greatly (and it will frustrate your children; I guarantee it). The story is clever, though somewhat sad, and offers a nice look at some Jewish-American traditions. Children coming from that background might find the book particularly interesting. Also, children who tend to personify animals might enjoy this book, as the titular carp has a distinct personality. Strict vegetarians might find the book slightly distressing,... more info
GREAT BOOK!:
This was a Great book. My sons read this as one of their AR reading books for school. It's about a carp that is to become apart of Passover Dinner. The children become attached to the carp and want to keep it for their pet. It has a cute ending.
Gefilte fish:
This wonderful 1972 story recalls the days in Brooklyn when most families had to share their bathrooms with neighbors and everyone managed.
The narrator recalls a particular year, perhaps during the 1930s or 1940s. Rosh Hashonah and Passover, aside from more important things, then also meant eating Mama's gefilte fish, which she made from fresh carp. By the day before the holiday, the market had no more big fish, so Mama always bought her carp a week in advance, and stored it, fresh, in the... more info
