Oliver has lost his parents, but fortunately they’re not dead; he’s simply mislaid them. They are explorers, and they’ve vanished while exploring a strange set of islands: the Rambling Islands. (Which have also disappeared, except for one.) So Oliver sets off to search for his parents, along with his new friends – a grumpy old albatross, a short-sighted mermaid and a friendly island called Cliff. But before Oliver can put his rescue plan into action, there’s the evil Stacey de Lacey to deal with. Not to mention the sea monsters. Or the green, greasy sea monkeys… By the dynamic duo of Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyreHilarious young fiction bursting with action and laughterPhilip is the bestselling author of the Mortal Engines booksSarah McIntyre’s illustrations are full of verve and energy“Nautical hairdressing, saltwater primates and sarcastic seaweed – this is my kind of book!” Chris Riddell Supplied as a pack of six copies.