With sympathy, humor, and disarming honesty, Pat Schmatz brings to life a cast of utterly believable characters-and captures the moments of trust and connection that make all the difference. A young teen loner gradually learns to accept the friendship of an outspoken girl in this problem. And it's before Travis is noticed by Velveeta, a girl whose wry banter and colorful scarves belie some hard secrets of her own. Bluefish by Pat Schmatz, 2011, Candlewick Press edition, in English - 1st ed. McQueen, who doesn't take 'pass' for an answer-a rare teacher whose savvy persistence has Travis slowly unlocking a book on the natural world. Now there's just the cramped place he shares with his well-meaning but alcoholic grandpa, a new school, and the dreaded routine of passing when he's called on to read out loud. Travis is missing his old home in the country, and he's missing his old hound, Rosco.

But a shrewd teacher and a sassy girl are about to change everything in this witty and deeply moving novel. It sucks that they left the old place without finding Rosco. Blue fish, a book written by Pat Schmatz is about a kid called Travis that lives with his grandpa that moves from his home without his dog Roscoe. Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read. Bluefish Audible Audiobook Unabridged Pat Schmatz (Author), Luke Daniels (Narrator), & 2 more 168 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 1.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial It sucks being with Grandpa in this new town. But a shrewd teacher and a sassy girl are about to change everything in this witty and deeply moving novel. Originally published in 2011, Bluefish is the realistic fictional children’s book written by American author Pat Schmatz. Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read. The story of a boy who has a difficult life being raised by an alcholic grandfather, a beloved dog who is left behind when they are forced to move, and secrets.