Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, and closest medical care, along with the sort of intimate, insider information only someone working on the river can share.

New York Times Bestseller * National Book Award Nominee * Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile MysteryIt’s wintertime at Greenglass House. The creaky smuggler’s inn is always quiet during this season, and twelve-year-old Milo, the innkeepers’ adopted son, plans to spend his holidays relaxing.But on the first icy night of vacation, out of nowhere, the guest bell rings. Then rings again. And again...Soon Milo’s home is bursting with od...

"Narrator Sophie Amoss makes Elizabeth an empathetic and appealing character as she becomes more and more determined to solve the book’s puzzle." — AudioFile Magazine***Recommended by Parents' Choice*Winterhouse by Ben Guterson is an enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut—the first audiobook in a trilogy—set in a magical hotel full of secrets.**Orphan Elizabeth Somers’s malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Win...

After publishing a ghoulish article on how to make saltwater taffy in a haunted kitchen, accomplished screenwriter and playwright Kate Milford has shifted her talents toward books for young audiences. In Milford's first novel, 13-year-old Natalie knows there's something unnatural about Dr. Jake Limberleg when he comes into her father's bicycle repair shop. But when Limberleg claims he can perform miraculous healings, Natalie begins to seriously doubt whether she's up to the challenge this ...

From Kate Milford, the bestselling author of National Book Award nominee Greenglass House, comes another magical, middle-grade adventure, The Left-Handed Fate. Lucy Bluecrowne and Maxwell Ault are on a mission: find the three pieces of a strange and arcane engine. They're not exactly sure what this machine does, but they have it on good authority that it will stop the war that's raging between their home country of England and Napoleon Bonaparte's France. Despite being followed by mysterio...

***Sequel to Winterhouse, an audiobook recommended by Parents' Choice*Bookish puzzles, phantom mysteries, and evil curses await as Elizabeth returns to Winterhouse in the second audiobook in this magical series.**Back at the Winterhouse hotel for another holiday season, Elizabeth and Freddy dig deeper into the mystery surrounding Riley S. Granger, a hotel guest who left behind odd artifacts—one being a magical book that the evil Gracella Winters once attempted to u...

Danger, intrigue, and the power of family combine in The Winterhouse Mysteries, the fast-paced conclusion to Ben Guterson's enchanting Winterhouse middle grade trilogy.It’s springtime at Winterhouse and Elizabeth is settling into the joyful chaos of her new home. But it isn’t long before she and Freddy are drawn into an ominous new mystery. Guests at the hotel start behaving oddly, and Elizabeth’s powers manifest in thrilling—sometimes frightening—new ways...

Originally published in 1964, Fisherman’s Fall brings a unique perspective to the world of fall fishing. In the preface, Robert L. Haig-Brown ruminates on the attempts to preserve the salmon and trout in the rivers of British Columbia. What we know could save them, yet what we do contradicts that knowledge. Gaining the knowledge in this book will help fishers learn the nature of the fish and might even inspire some to contribute to their preservation.Fisherman’s Fall

Carp are tantalizingly close, no matter where you are. They will challenge you technically, test your patience, and make you question your fly fishing bona fides more than any other freshwater fish. And they get really big; they’ll put you into your backing fast. As Trout Unlimited’s Chris Hunt says in his foreword, “Enjoy the journey that comes with fly fishing for carp. And leave your 4-weight home.” Sporting nicknames like the golden bonefish, carp are finally getting the attention they...

Every fly fisher would agree that knowing your mayflies from your stoneflies is strongly correlated with a successful day on the water. This knowledge is vital because, as author Tom Rosenbauer notes, trout are shy and careful and can be fussy about what they eat. In addition, they won’t hesitate to swim away and leave a meal if they feel threatened.In The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations, Rosenbauer explains how and when to use many types of trou...

Learn tips and tricks for all new flies sure to catch carp!Carp are one of the most widely distributed and abundant fish in North America. Their prodigious size and habit of finning in shallow water make them appear to be easy fly-fishing targets. In reality, most anglers quickly discover that they are extremely difficult to hook on a fly. It takes years to discover how to catch them consistently. The reason? Carp can be very selective about what flies they will ta...

This is the second volume of "The 'Country Life' Library of Sport - Fishing", containing a wealth of timeless information for the modern angler. This Easy-to-digest and profusely-illustrated book contains chapters on everything from the classification of fish and equipment, to proper technique, common problems, and much more; making it ideal for the novice fisherman one not to be missed by collectors of vintage angling literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly s...