Ottoline At Sea

There's something wonderful about handing a child a book where the illustrations are so detailed they'll find something new on the fortieth read through, the kind that ends up dog eared and propped open on the breakfast table because "just one more page" turned into the whole chapter. Chris Riddell does that brilliantly here, and this time he's sent Ottoline off on an actual sea voyage to track down her oddly endearing hairy best friend, Mr Munroe, who's vanished leaving nothing but a clue written in string (we'd read on for that detail alone).

We love it because:

• Gorgeous black and white illustrations on every page, the sort that reward proper close looking.
• A genuinely gripping little mystery, perfect for the child who claims they "don't really like reading" until they meet the right book.
• Ottoline is exactly the kind of resourceful, independent character you want your child spending time with.
• Chris Riddell's storytelling at its best, funny, strange and quietly clever all at once.

What's in the box:

• One paperback copy of Ottoline At Sea (Book 3)

Great for:

• Young readers aged 7 and up
• Bedtime reading, car journeys, or anyone after a quiet half hour with a book
• Encouraging a love of reading, imagination and a taste for proper old fashioned adventure

Important to know:

• Paperback, 176 pages
• Measures 19.7 x 12.9 cm
• Published by Pan Macmillan, 24/07/2025
• ISBN: 9781035067886