FISH TANK (with Discussion Guide)

A Fable for Our Times

FISH TANK is an insightful allegory about the human condition, tackling issues of politics and power, limited resources and climate change.  This edition includes an insightful discussion guide for book clubs and teachers.

FISH TANK is the ANIMAL FARM for our times. —Dr. Pete Coppolillo, Ecologist

FISH TANK is a clever and fascinating fable that provides an insightful mirror on the folly of current human attitudes concerning climate change and global degradation. —Dr. Steven W. Running, Nobel Laureate as a member of the IPCC, University of Montana

FISH TANK is a throw back to the times of Aesop…  Take it as a great story, but know that it is real.  —Conrad Anker, elite mountaineer and author of THE LOST EXPLORER:  FINDING MALLORY ON MOUNTA EVEREST

I liked [FISH TANK] ALOT. One of the things I saw was the school culture that exists both at the middle school and the high school—the bully behavior—the trust issues—the respect that is given and missing. It was all there.  And on another level, I could see the whole creation, God care, expectation, loss and recovery. It would make a great book club read! Thanks for offering so many ways to reflect.  —Nancy Jordheim, Assistant Superintendent, Fargo ND Public Schools

FISH TANK could benefit young adults in the same way LORD OF THE FLIES benefitted previous generations, helping them understand that bad things can happen when self interested people are not kept in check.  —Peter Cook, high school teacher, Melbourne Australia

I was really able to relate the issues and characters in FISH  TANK to issues and people that I deal with in my life.  FISH TANK leaves you thinking about the role you play in our society and challenging yourself do better.  —Tessa Exley, student, age 14

This story of life in the aquarium is eerily similar to contemporary events outside the tank.  FISH TANK is a good read, but more than that, it is a story about the forces of greed against the power of determination and collaboration.  —Dr. Cathy Whitlock, Director of the Montana Institute on Ecosystems, Montana State University

Scott Bischke opens floodgates of feeling for humanity and other species in this important book.  —Julia Olson, mother and Executive Director, Our Children's Trust

Just as the “Occupy” movement has shouted its intolerance for corporate greed and corruption, it's time we do the same when it comes to climate. We need a revelation. FISH TANK forces you to realize just that.  —Kelly Matheson, Program Manager for the Americas, WITNESS, New York City