Oliver and the Seawigs
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780385387910 (0385387911)
Publish date: July 22nd 2014
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
Oliver and his explorer parents return home only for his parents to be taken out to sea by things that look like islands but move. Oliver heads off to rescue them. It’s all very silly, in a way that will probably appeal to some kids. There’s just not much meat here, though.
4.5 starsVery cute read about a brave boy who has to save his parents from the impossible mess they've got themselves into. The whimsical illustrations fit this lighthearted perfectly. Recommended for reluctant readers.
Oliver and the Seawigs is a truly charming and enchanting read. The art is captivating, the story is lively and fun, and the conclusion satisfying. Can I time-travel back to when I was eight and read this again? the plot: Ten year-old Oliver is happy his parents have finally decided to settle down...
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review."‘No, this is a completely different place," said Iris. "It's called the Sarcastic Sea, and sailors fear it because the weed keeps making horrid, hurtful comments about them.'"This was an incredibly adorable book. Whe...
What a terrific tale this was with seawigs, merpeople, giants and a little boy named Oliver. This would be a wonderful bedtime story or read aloud and its one of those stories that can be read again and again. Oliver and his parents have lived the life of explorers and they have explored everything....
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