Drink deeply by land or sea. Earth comes only once.

The Fisherman’s Son is a children’s novel about the adventures of twelve-year-old Wiley O’Mara. On the back of a magical dolphin, he rescues six boys trapped in an ancient city under the ocean. Along the way, he fights both The Beast in the Forest and a Fire Beast guarding the city of old.

REVIEWS:

Piers Anthony, Author of the Xanth series, the Incarnations of Immortality series, the Adept series, and so much more:

Now I have read The Fisherman's Son. This is a nice children's fantasy, grounded in realism. Even the fantastic element is realistic, in that the dolphin doesn't abridge the rules just for convenience; the right introduction has to be made. It's not all right to make the excuse “I lost the cup because of a bear.”

James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief of the Midwest Book Review:

The Fisherman’s Son is a delightful and colorfully narrated tale which documents Marilyn Peake as a story teller of considerable narrative skill.

Rebecca Brown, Founder of RebeccasReads:

The Fisherman’s Son is a complex tale simply written, with fascinating detail & unblinking reality borrowing from legends & sagas deep within our collective memories.

Phillip Tomasso III, The Best Reviews:

Marilyn Peake has burst onto the scene as a promising writer with the release of her first middle grade novel, The Fisherman’s Son.

…Peake is a talented, creative and passionate storyteller. The Fisherman’s Son is a thought provoking, heart-felt fantasy novel with a twist. It lends itself to great discussion questions to be reviewed with parents, teachers, or friends. Easy to pick up and read, hard to put down.

Beverly J. Rowe, My Shelf:

The author’s descriptions of the underwater world are exhilarating as Wiley traverses the depths and meets up with wonderful undersea creatures and the fearsome dragon-beast that guards the entrance to the village.

This book would be a great read-aloud project for the whole family.

Tracy Farnsworth, Roundtable Reviews:

Marilyn Peake launches her debut with a fast paced offering that contains excellent imagery amidst a coming of age story.

The Fisherman’s Son will appeal to readers both young and old.

This relatively quick read is a perfect offering for those who love fantasy.

Sharon Schulz-Elsing, Contributing Editor of Curled Up With a Good Book:

Marilyn Peake’s first fantasy novel for young readers, The Fisherman’s Son, calls to mind all the mystery and wonder of Orson Scott Card’s earlier mythological works such as Hart’s Hope or Seventh Son in its quest-style tale, and in its evocative descriptions of a place much like early nineteenth-century Ireland comes close to the lush and luminous visual treatment of John Sayles’ magical film The Secret of Roan Innish.

…this children’s debut shines with fear, wonder, triumph and loss. Few readers will be able to resist this tale of a resourceful young boy…

Warren Thurston, Owner of Boggle Books:

The author has created a novel for young readers that has an interesting twist. It is a puzzle woven into the storyline. The symbolic nature of the answer will test the power of young enquiring minds.

The story is full of action and mythical creatures. It flows quite well and always entertains. The Fisherman’s Son is a book well worth reading.

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