In zesty prose and exuberant, richly colored pictures, steven kellogg captures all the fun and adventure of americas most famous ringtailed roarer and river wrestler. The historical fink was a cruel man who came to a violent end, but kellogg depicts him as a friendlylooking, funloving youth. This book would be an excellent mentor text for modeling exaggeration and simile in writing. Mike fink was king of the keelboatmen the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on the mississippi. Mike fink a tall tale by steven kellogg powells books. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Give each person in the group a piece of paper, pencil, and scissors to create their foldable. Sally ann thunder ann whirlwind crockett steven kellogg. Published on jun 7, 2019 mike fink was king of the keelboatmen the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on the mississippi. With mike fink, author and illustrator steve kellogg gathers up in one story all the.
Mike fink by steven kellogg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Steven kellogg s hilarious retelling and irresistible illustrations bring fresh delight. Mike fink by steven kellogg 1998, paperback for sale. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. From beating boys twice his age, joining a group of acrobatic frogs, becoming the best sharpshooter in the county, and plowing the fields in place of his mothers dead ox, mike fink rises to every challenge with his trademark holler of cockadoodledoo. Mike was a whole lot more than a keelboater yes, sir. Beginning with the infant mike running off to join a troupe of acrobatic. Mike fink by steven kellogg read aloud for kids duration. Steven kellogg was moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story. In zesty prose and exuberant pictures, steven kellogg captures all the fun and adventure from mikes beginning as a runaway, when he was two days old, until he was king of the keelboatmen. Buy mike fink 1st mulberry ed by steven kellogg isbn. Mike fink, the largerthanlife hero of american folklore, was the most daring and rugged frontiersman on any american river.
He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Overall, mike fink is a fantastic story that really details the adventures of one of the lesser known tall tale heroes in a humorous and adventurous way. Blathersby and his powerful smokespewing steamboat came along. No man, alligator, or snapping turtle could outdo the mighty mike fink that is, until hilton p. Author of pecos bill, chicken little, mike fink, three little pigs, the mystery of the flying orange pumpkin, paul bunyan, a tall tale, give the dog a bone, chicken little steven kellogg open library.
Mike fink is one of americas favorite frontiersmen and largerthanlife heroes. Anyone who wants to check out the fun adventures of mike fink or find a good book that is all about mike fink, you should definitely give this book a whirl. Mike fink steven kellogg paperback harpercollins publishers. All type is hand drawn paul bunyan and babe the blue ox. Mike fink the author of the bestselling pinkerton books now tells the story of mike fink king of the keelboatmen, the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on the mississippithe best grizzly and gator wrestler on the river.
Mike fink is a folklore story retold and illustrated by steven kellogg. Though fink spends much of his time wrestling men or bears, kelloggs description of him seems bland in comparison to his glowing, energetic illustrations, and. A tall tale, illustrated by steven kellogg steven kellogg. A runaway at two days old, mike grew up to be king of the keelboatmenthe strong, rowdy men who floated cargo downriver to new orleans and poled their heavy boats back against the current. The cover for a childrens book project, retelling an american folktale. All of his original illustrations were donated to the mazza museum of international art from picture books. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Mike fink, the largerthanlife hero of one of americas favorite tall tales, was the most daring and rugged frontiersman on any american river. But what mike fink really wants is to become a keelboatman, and sail the endless. Mike fint is the main character in the tall tale about his life, becoming the king of the keelboatmen. I must say that this is definitely one tall tale story that you should check out. Mike fink is a prime character in the 2007 youngadult historical novel mississippi jack by louis a. One of the tall tales in the series that began with paul bunyan, this merry book features fink, grizzlybear wrestler and king of the mississippi river keelboatmen.
If desired, give multiple copies of the book to the same group or use alternate text selections. With mike fink, author and illustrator steve kellogg gathers up in one story all the classic elements of an american tall tale. Steven castle kellogg born october 26, 1941 in norwalk, connecticut is an american author and illustrator who has created more than 90 childrens books on november 12, 2011, kellogg was given an honorary doctor of humane letters from the university of findlay in ohio. See more ideas about steven kellogg, kellogg, steven. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. They dont make em like mike these days, now do they. As in his other books, kellogg s account of fink incorporates tall tales with vivid illustrations highlighting the main characters positive side. Mike fink was king of the keelboatmen the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on.
The story takes place on the american frontier and ultimately on the mississippi river. Mike fink by steven kellogg available in trade paperback on powells. Though this is a cleanedup version of mike fink s partreal, partlegend life, it. But first he had to plow fields like an ox, fight a few grizzlies, and defeat. Mike fink is a young man with a lot to prove and a good heart. Mike fink was king of the keelboatmen the strongest, rowdiest bunch of.
Mike fink by steven kellogg read aloud for kids youtube. Kellogg splashes his customary exuberance across this latest tall tale in the series that includes paul bunyan and pecos bill. A tall tale by kellogg, steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy mike fink book online at best prices in india on. A tall tale by steven kellogg illustrator online at alibris. In 1998, childrens author, steven kellogg, wrote a book entitled mike fink. In zesty prose and exuberant pictures, steven kellogg captures all the fun and adventure from mike s beginning as a runaway, when he was two days old, until he was king of the keelboatmen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I have read many tall tale stories from the legendary steven kellogg, but this is honestly the first time that i had checked out steven kellogg s work on an unknown tall tale hero, mike fink. Buy mike fink book online at low prices in india mike. The missing mitten mystery by steven kellogg, the day jimmys boa ate the wash by trinka hakes noble, chicken little by. He was a crack shot and the best grizzly and gator wrestler on the river. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Kellogg is an awardwinning author and illustrator who has created more than 100 childrens books, including the three little pigs, paul bunyan, johnny appleseed.
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