Overview

The Catch of the Day was inspired by a 1995 newspaper article about a man who lost his dentures overboard while on a fishing trip in the Netherlands. In 1998, I submitted my story to Oceana Magazine's eighth annual short story contest, The Write Stuff, and received honorable mention. It was later published in Pen In Hand, The Biannual Literary Journal of the Maryland Writers' Association, January 2021, edited by Dr. Tapendu K. Basu. The story is about a boy who goes striper (or rockfish or striped bass) fishing with his father and grandfather. The grandfather coughs up his dentures overboard, where a striper swallows them. The young boy reels in the very striper that swallowed the dentures, which the father finds when gutting the prize-winning fish.

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""A charming and memorable tale, The Catch of the Day is a delightful read that captures both the humor and humanity of family life on the water. It is highly recommended for family libraries, schools, and young readers who love adventure with a touch of heart.""

Author Information

Pamella A. (Ryan) Russell was born in Buffalo, NY, but relocated to Brazil in her early teens, where she resided until she was a young adult. While living in Brazil, she graduated from a Catholic high school and later worked as a bilingual secretary. She is a graduate of Rutgers University with a major in Spanish and followed her BA with a Master of Library Service (MLS) degree. She is also a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature. Ms. Russell is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She is a retired library director and lives with her husband in Cape May, NJ. This is her third publication. She hopes that children will discover a new element of interest in her book, but mostly that they will ""read, read, and read!""

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