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Flying Fish

by Vern Hobbs

Published: 2010-05-18
Paperback : 332 pages

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A deceptively worded referendum has robbed Juniper Key, Florida of its age-old livelihood – commercial fishing. The town divides, as some cling to the uncertain hope offered by shadowy real estate developers while others demand help from government bureaucrats who have no real plan and ...

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Introduction

As hope fades, the ghost of a long-dead community icon visits Stan “Smiley” Randolph, editor of the town newspaper, insisting that the locals must embrace the teachings of two unorthodox marine biologists and the concept of environmental preservation – the very people and ideas blamed for destroying the town’s way of life!

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Excerpt

Page 94: Smiley, the protagonist, convinces Polly that whatever the future holds, it will include him living in Juniper Key.

“Look at this picture,” he said directing Polly’s attention to the faded, brown image. “Do you know where this was taken?”

“Smiley, I don’t know. It looks like… oh… Cleveland… or some place like that, I guess,” Polly answered impatiently, wishing Smiley would come to the point.

“Yeah, it sure does! All those billowing smokestacks, locomotives, ships being loaded and unloaded, but it’s not Cleveland, it’s Juniper Key!” he said as he removed his hand from the lower right corner of the photo where he had been concealing the caption: Morton Lumber Co., Mill No. 4 – Juniper Key, Fla., 1890. ...

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Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions from the author:

- The relative isolation of Juniper Key proves to be a hindrance to establishing a replacement industry. Discuss Key’s physical and intellectual isolation.
- Which 3 characters represent Juniper Key’s past?
- Which character best represents Juniper Key’s future?
- What values, or false values, are represented by the Flying Fish Investment Group?
- Discuss the irony of the title, Flying Fish.

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Notes From the Author to the Bookclub

Note from author Vern Hobbs:

The central theme of story is change, the determined antagonist we all must face. How we deal with change ultimately defines who we are. Do we face it, or run away? Do we cling to the past, or embrace the future? Do we take the high road, or the low?

Flying Fish was inspired by the real-life people facing the challenges that threaten our coastal communities. I hope readers are left with an appreciation for these precious yet fragile places and the resilient men and women who live there.

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"Flying Fish"by Pauline H. (see profile) 10/11/12

It was a great book which clearly depicted good vs evil and the good side winning - it also was a good example of being creative in order to save the community in which you live. The character were thought... (read more)

"Flying Fish"by Joanne V. (see profile) 10/11/12

Vern Hobbs is a first time author although he is not a stranger to writing. His novel Flying Fish combines his knowledge of sailing, marine life and the trials of making a living on the water. He brings... (read more)

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