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The language of goldfish: A novel
by Zibby Oneal
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Trumpet Club (1992)
ISBN: 0440847842
EAN: 9780440847847
Unknown Binding: 179 pages
Edition: Trumpet Club special ed
SKU: M134507
Condition: Very Good
Comments: 0440847842 1992 MMPB free of markings. Cover shows light to moderate wear. Interior evidences little to no use, binding is tight, pages clean, spine is uncreased & straight; overall, a very serviceable copy. Your book will be carefully protected for transit in sturdy, weather-resistant packaging. We are prompt, efficient, communicative.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
"With a taut thread that winds ever tighter, Oneal pulls readers into the mind of 13-year-old Carrie Stokes, a sensitive artist and talented mathematician who is suffering a mental breakdown . . . A kaleidoscope of shifting emotions come tumbling out as Carrie retreats little by little into her head."--Booklist. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
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Customer Reviews
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Depressing yet interesting.
Rating  (3)
Date: 2008-06-17
A few weeks ago, I read the "The Language of Goldfish." I usually don't read these sorts of books, but sometimes you don't really have a choice.
By now, you can probably imagine that I wasn't looking forward to reading this book. However, once I had started, I noticed that I began to take an interest despite my initial reluctance. It would be unfair to say that this book has changed my reading preferences and I still find it a rather depressing book, but, at the same time, it is interesting as well. I was very curious to find out how the main character develops through the course of the story and how she tries to handle growing up. The story is well written and is easy to read. I think that a lot of teenagers can find something in this story with which they can identify themselves.
All in all, this still isn't a book I would have chosen to read for fun. I still think it's rather depressing, but it's an interesting story all the same. I would definitely recommend this book to people who like the genre.
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Freakingly Awful Book
Rating  (1)
Date: 2008-06-11
I first read this book when I was 11, and it freaked me out. If I had to choose the most traumatic book I've ever read it would be this one. While I was a little younger then the intended age group it still might upset older reader. Maybe it would be useful for teens with issues, but on the other hand it just might push them over the edge. Be very careful about giving this book to a child, the main character's actions and feeling are less then healthy.
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Lubbers
Rating  (4)
Date: 2007-02-12
I found the book was easy to read. The story is about a topic that you can imagine some teenagers go trough. Their are probably a lot more teenagers than we think who have a difficult time growing up, handing with the changes in their life and body. In this story the main character Carrie comes from an "normal" family so it is good to know that finding growing up hard to deal with has nothing to do with what environment you come from, it just happens. Carrie has a safe place when she cant handle reality. She escapes with the goldfish to an island were it is safe. To find out if Carrie can lear to cope with growing up read the book.
I recommend the book to everyone. Even adults can read it.
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It is good and you should read it
Rating (4)
Date: 2006-11-29
This book is good so I will give it 4 stars. The main character is called Carrie and she moved from North Point. She cannot fit into her new life. Then she gets dizzy and daydreams about a island. After meeting Dr.Ross she tries to control the daydream and she visits him very often. At the end she finds out the reason and how to control it.
This is a good book and at the same time this is what some people might feel if they were new. It also might be a good guide if you were in the same situation. If you read it I guaranty that you would enjoy it because I did.
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Language of the Goldfish
Rating (4)
Date: 2006-11-29
This book is good so I will give it 4 stars.The main character is called Carrie and she moved from North Point. She cannot fit into her new life. Then she gets dizzy and daydreams about a island. After meeting Dr.Ross she tries to control the daydream and she visites him very often. At the end she finds out the reason and how to control it.
This is a good book and at the same time this is what some people might feel if they were new. It also might be a good guide if you were in the same situation. If you read it I guaranty that you would enjoy it because I did.
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