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Name: Memoirs of a goldfish
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Devin Scillian

📘 Memoirs of a goldfish by Devin Scillian

Inside a porcelain bowl, a goldfish observes the quiet rhythm of its watery home. From the first rustle of a newly added toy to the arrival of other fish, the memoir details the subtle joys and small dramas that swirl around it. When a routine cleaning transfers the veteran to a new tank, the goldfish’s reflections deepen, revealing how fondly it remembers its companions and the life it left behind.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Devin Scillian

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