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Weird Sea

Weird Sea

Zombie Starfish, Underwater Aliens and Other Strange Tales of the Ocean

Summary

WARNING: after reading this book, you'll never look at the sea the same way again!

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, some of the world's most mind-blowing myths and legends 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.

This quirky collection of the sea's strangest facts is perfect for curious kids aged 5–7.

About the author

Sophie Burrows

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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