Oliver and the Sea Monkeys by Philip Reeve

Oliver and the Sea Monkeys by Philip Reeve

Get ready for mischievous monkeys Moving islands And a splashy adventure with illustrations on almost every page.

When Oliver's explorer parents go missing, he sets sail to find them with some new friends. There's a grumpy albatross, a nearsighted mermaid . . . even a living island But the high seas are more exciting and strange than Oliver could have imagined. Can he and his crew spar with sarcastic seaweed, outrun an army of sea monkeys, win a fabulous maritime fashion contest, and defeat a wicked sea captain in time to save Mom and Dad?

For early chapter book readers who are ready for something longer, the Not-So-Impossible Tales are packed with silly humor, action, and larger-than-life fun. This book was previously published in hardcover as>Oliver and the Seawigs.

A] sly and dashing tale. . . Readers' ribs aren't the only ones that get a vigorous tickle. --Kirkus Reviews

A delightfully told, beautiful tale of nautical hairdressing, saltwater primates and sarcastic seaweed--this is my kind of book --Chris Riddell, award-winning co-creator of the Edge Chronicles

Reeve, Philip: - Philip Reeve wrote his first story when he was just five years old, about a spaceman named Spike and his dog, Spook. Philip has continued writing and dreaming up adventures and is now the acclaimed author of the Mortal Engines series, the Fever Crumb series, Here Lies Author (2008 Carnegie Medal Winner), and many other exciting tales. Born and raised in Brighton, England, Philip first worked as a cartoonist and illustrator before pursuing a career as an author. He lives in Dartmoor with his wife, Sarah, and their son, Sam.

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ISBN 13	9780385387897
ISBN 10	038538789X
Title	Oliver and the Sea Monkeys
Author	Philip Reeve
Series	A Not-So-Impossible Tale
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2016-07-12
Number of pages	224
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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