The Fisherman and the French Flounder

Follow a poor fisherman comically stuck in twisted back-and-forth shenanigans between his greedy wife and an enchanted fish.The Fisherman catches the French Flounder in his net, yet negotiates to set it free as the fish promises to grant three wishes in return for his freedom. The fish’s hearing difficulties and imprecise English make each wish take an unexpected turn. Instead of a nice cottage, for instance, the fish conjures a croissant. Instead of a thousand-dollar check, it grants a chien (French for dog). The Fisherman’s wife grows increasingly aggrieved until the third and final wish goes awry in a completely different way. A happily-ever-after can only come after the funny misunderstandings caused by language barriers are resolved through the power of love and kindness.This story, loosely adapted from Grimm’s fairytale, The Fisherman and His Wife, is ideal for those who like humor, fairytales, have language or cultural interests, and enjoy whimsical adventures with Hollywood endings.