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Ooze in the Ocean

Series: SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries
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Ooze in the Ocean by ViacomCBS/Nickelodeon and David Lewman dives into an exciting underwater adventure with beloved animated characters. When mysterious ooze starts to spread in the ocean, it's up to the unique residents of Bikini Bottom to solve the mystery and restore harmony. Through teamwork and creativity, they uncover the origins of the ooze while learning the importance of friendship and environmental responsibility.
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You might enjoy this book if you are a fan of SpongeBob SquarePants and his underwater adventures. With its entertaining storyline and engaging characters, it offers a delightful mix of humour and adventure that is perfect for young readers who love imaginative and fun-filled tales.

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When retired superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ask them to figure out what the glowing green trail outside of Shady Shoals Rest Home is, SpongeBob and Patrick get into a slimy situation with Bikini Bottom's most dangerous villains.

SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star are back for a new middle-grade mystery filled with ghosts, superheroes, and Bikini Bottom’s most dangerous creatures!

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SpongeBob SquarePants is back with a new mysterious case to solve in the second book of this exciting middle-grade series! When a glowing green trail appears outside of the Shady Shoals Rest Home, retired superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ask SpongeBob and Patrick to take on the case and figure out what the trail is.

Unfortunately for the two detectives, they are led through ship graveyards, underground tunnels, and ultimately into the nest of some of the most dangerous villains Bikini Bottom has ever been faced with!

Series: SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries

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    Stage Fright! (SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries #3)
    In David Lewman’s Stage Fright, the third book in the SpongeBob SquarePants Mystery middle-grade series, SpongeBob is back with a new partner and a new case that will take them through the mysterious corners of Bikini Bottom’s theatre world. The Drippy Lane Theatre is on its last legs. Luckily, an eccentric director comes to town to stage a new play...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419762062

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Illustration: Black-and-white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Francesco Francavilla

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational ViacomCBS/Nickelodeon Young Adult

About the Author

David Lewman has written more than 65 books starring SpongeBob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron, the Fairly OddParents, G.I. Joe, the Wild Thornberrys, and other popular characters. He has also written scripts for many acclaimed television shows. Lewman lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Donna, and their dog, Pirkle.
Francesco Francavilla, an Eisner and Eagle Award winner and New York Times bestselling creator, is best known for bringing his signature neo-pulp style to the comics industry, from horror to superheroes and sci-fi. He cocreated and has worked on the acclaimed horror series Night of the Ghoul and Afterlife with Archie and is currently illustrating his creator-owned The Black Beetle. Born and raised in Italy, he now lives in Atlanta with his lovely partner, Lisa, and their two cats.

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