The Riddle of the Sea

A gripping sea adventure featuring a lost father and a cursed ship.When Ravian's father doesn't return home from sea for his son's birthday, Ravian is certain he must be in danger. Hearing tales of a cursed ship that captures fishermen, Ravian goes in search of his father accompanied by his only friend Marvin the seagull. Before long, the pair find themselves trapped on the ship with a kindly boy and a bad-tempered pirate for company. The ensuing voyage is beset with battles with giant squid and fierce storms, and Ravian despairs of ever finding his father.Featuring stunning illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Karl James Mountford.A wonderful story of friendship and overcoming fears, translated from Dutch by Laura Watkinson, Carnegie-Medal 2020 short-listed translator of Lampie by Annet Schaap.

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We loved this book. Pirates, adventure on the high seas, rescues........
The main characters are relatable, brave and caring (even the grumpy pirate). There is tension and excitement but only mildly scary. The children thought it was the best pirate book we had read for ages.
Karen Hammond NetGalley

Product details

• Authors: Jonne Kramer
• Assisted by: Laura Watkinson (Translation), Watkinson Laura (Translation)
• Publisher: Picadilly Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.04.2022
• EAN: 9781800780378
• ISBN: 978-1-80078-037-8
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 197 mm x 17 mm
• Series: Sago Mini
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Europe, Netherlands, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Interest age: from c 10 years, Interest age: from c 8 years