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Weird Sea

Zombie Starfish, Underwater Aliens and Other Strange Tales of the Ocean
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Weird Sea by Sophie Burrows invites young readers on an adventure that unfolds across a mysteriously enchanting ocean. The story follows a curious child as they encounter a host of unusual sea creatures, each with a unique tale. As the child journeys further, they discover the wonders and secrets of the peculiar underwater world, sparking imagination and friendship in unexpected ways.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative and whimsical stories filled with ocean wonders. It's perfect for young readers who love exploring underwater worlds and delight in meeting quirky sea creatures. The colourful illustrations and engaging narrative offer a joyful and adventurous journey beneath the waves.

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Weird Sea

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Warning— you'll never look at the sea the same way again after reading this hilarious, fascinating, and totally unique collection of weird and wonderful tales!

What does the sea make you think of? Crashing waves, crumbling sandcastles... maybe a squawking seagull or two? Well, how about...

Ghost ships! Mega sharks! The Bermuda Triangle! Zombie starfish! Psychic sea serpents! And don't even get us started on something called the Hot Tub of Despair...

You see, the sea is actually weird. Really weird. Not only is it full of amazing creatures and mini-monsters, but some of the world's most mind-blowing myths and legends also revolve around the sea too.

So what are you waiting for? Get ready to dive in and discover some of the incredible secrets of our weird, wonderful, and totally wild oceans.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241597965

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Illustration: Full colour, highly illustrated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sophie Burrows

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Sophie Burrows (Author, Illustrator) Sophie Burrows is an award-winning writer, illustrator and comics creator. Inspired by the everyday, she loves to tell stories which explore themes of human behaviour, mental health and relationships. In 2019 she graduated from the MA in Children's Book Illustration course at Cambridge School of Art, and won Student Illustrator of the Year 2019 at the V&A Illustration Awards. Her debut graphic novel, Crushing, published in 2021. Sophie is also a lecturer and teaches on the MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art.

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