Author(s): Jon Tucker

Senior Fiction | Adventure | Aotearoa New Zealand

Fin has always been passionate about fishing so when he discovers an illegal net full of undersized fish in Sydney's northern waterways his first reaction is to empty it. The subsequent events turn a joint Kiwi-Australian family holiday into a rather more complex experience.

An Arthur-Ransome-inspired tale with an environmental message, complete with a map and black-and-white line drawing illustrations.

Young Fin has always been passionate about fishing, so when he discovers an illegal net full of undersized fish in Sydney's northern waterways, his first reaction is to empty it. The subsequent events turn a joint Kiwi-Australian family holiday into a rather more complex experience.


Jon Tucker's latest novel, like its precursor which found its way onto the adult shelves of several libraries and bookstores, has been described as a children's book written for adults.
Underlying its clear environmental message is the conclusion that modern children can still find adventure when their parents are prepared to give them a little trust and freedom.