Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing
Martin Stewart author Santy Gutierrez illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:5th Jun '25
Should be back in stock very soon
Meet ocean explorer Sandy Fin, silver-scaled diver of the deep, puzzler of puzzles and hero of a new madcap middle grade series from Martin Stewart, illustrated in black and white.
'[A] thrilling story... a must-read for 8+ year olds' School Reading List
Meet ocean explorer Sandy Fin, silver-scaled diver of the deep, puzzler of puzzles and hero of a new hilarious middle grade series from Martin Stewart, illustrated by Santy Gutierrez
Sandy Fin lives in the Museum of Seaside Stories with the famous explorer Emile du Pont and their collection of treasures. Sandy and his best friend Lily are being taught the art of ocean exploration by Emile, aided by his ingenious inventions.
When the museum's future is in peril, it is up to Sandy and Lily to save it. But then slippery Albo Start arrives with secret plans for sandy's home and the town's marine life.
Sensing something sinister, Sandy and Lily set out to stop Start, armed with banana sandwiches, moonlit sneezes and noses for danger.
'[A] thrilling story, brought to life by Santy Gutiérrez's vibrant illustrations... a must-read for 8+ year olds' * School Reading List, Best Children's Books Summer 2025 *
'A perfect book for the summer holiday, this has the feel of a classic seaside adventure... the writing is perfect for readers ready to move from beginner readers to junior fiction... Operation Splash Landing looks set to take off' * BooksforKeeps *
‘Madcap seaside fun, with zany characters and an ecological heart’ * Thomas Taylor, author of the Eerie-on-Sea Mysteries *
'It’s a terrific story: side-splitting humour and so much to inspire readers' * Check 'Em Out Books *
'A funny new eco adventure series that’s set to make a splash!' * WRD Magazine *
'[A] rip-roaring, sea-faring adventure... mystery, humour and a smattering of fantasy to create an intriguing tale, packed full of larger-than-life heroes and villains' * BookTrust *
‘A thrilling adventure...This promises to be the start of a fantastic series.' * Armadillo Magazine *
'A lively and exhilarating adventure... Fast-paced, fun, warm and inventive, Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing is a fantastic and action-packed summer read. Drama, witty exchanges, perilous dives down deep and baddies getting their just desserts. Heart-warming entertainment!” * Reading Zone *
'Perfect for confident readers in Year 4 upwards, or a shared read for those a little younger' * World's Smallest Library *
'Fantastic characters, a despicable baddy and an action-packed adventurous quest to protect wildlife and their precious home make this story so much fun!' * Scope for Imagination *
'A brilliant eco-adventure, action-packed & fun-filled from start to finish... lots of brilliant illustrations throughout' * Jazzy in the Wild, book blogger *
'Sure to be a hit' * Raven Book Lover, book blogger *
'[Stewart] mixes mystery, adventure with a very important eco message... dive into this new world' * Zoey Dixon, book blogger *
ISBN: 9781035913855
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 20mm
Weight: 200g
224 pages