Staff Pick
Ten-year-old Oliver Crisp encounters a shy Rambling Isle, a myopic mermaid, and a talking albatross in search of his parents in this gorgeously illustrated adventure. Will Oliver rescue Mr. and Mrs. Crisp? Or will he be engulfed by the Sarcastic Sea? A hilarious read-aloud for the whole family! Recommended By Kim T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
A lively step up from early chapter books, this seafaring romp is packed with hilarious art, lovable misfits, meddlesome monkeys, and tons of kid appeal.
When Oliver’s explorer parents go missing, he sets sail on a rescue mission with some new, unexpected friends: a grumpy albatross, a nearsighted mermaid... even a living island! But the high seas are even more exciting, unusual, and full of mischief 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?
Review
"[A] sly and dashing tale....Readers' ribs aren't the only ones that get a vigorous tickle" Kirkus Reviews
Review
"A delightfully told, beautiful tale of nautical hairdressing, saltwater primates and sarcastic seaweed &mdash this is my kind of book!" Chris Riddell, award-winning illustrator and co-creator of the Edge Chronicles
Synopsis
Get ready for moving islands Mischievous monkeys 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.
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"
About the Author
Philip Reeve is the acclaimed author of the Mortal Engines/Predator Cities series, the Fever Crumb series, and
Here Lies Arthur (2008 Carnegie Medal Winner). He was born and raised in the seaside town of Brighton, and has been writing down adventures since he was five years old. (www.philip-reeve.com)
Sarah McIntyre has written and illustrated several picture books and comics for children. Her delightfully over-the-top drawings and mischievious monkey illustrations brought Philip and Sarah together for this series. (www.jabberworks.co.uk)