Jingles and the Lucky Lure
by Candice H. Grant

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When Charlie heads out onto a misty northern lake with his dad, he’s sure today will be special—he’s finally fishing with his lucky lure. But when the line snaps and the lure disappears beneath the water, Charlie is heartbroken. That’s when Dad shares a family legend about Jingles, a friendly golden-scaled fish who gathers every lost lure from the lake’s depths. Each shimmer below the surface, he explains, is a memory, a reminder to fish with patience and respect for nature. Inspired by the story, Charlie begins to see the lake differently. He fishes more gently, listens more closely, and learns that some magic is real, even if you can’t always see it. Jingles and the Lucky Lure is a lyrical picture book that celebrates kindness, stewardship, the quiet wonder of the outdoors, and the stories that connect us across generations.

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Candice H. Grant is an avid fisherwoman, nature lover, and communications professional living in Sudbury, Ontario. She grew up hearing the family legend of Jingles—a magical fish said to collect lost lures from the depths of northern lakes—and has carried the story with her into adulthood. Now a mother herself, Candice was inspired to preserve and share this tale with a new generation of outdoor adventurers. Through her writing, she hopes to encourage respect for nature and a belief in the quiet magic found on the water. Jingles and the Lucky Lure is her debut children’s picture book.

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Contributors

Author

Candice H. Grant

Illustrator

Laura Catrinella