The Search for Carmella
A sensational new title in the "Hidden Wonders" series from the award-winning creator of The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:7th Nov '24
Should be back in stock very soon
A stunning book about wonder, bravery, and the freedom to pursue your curiosity from the author-illustrator of The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish.
Ever since Dr Rose was a little girl paddling in rock pools, she has always loved the sea and exploring the weird and wonderful creatures living there. Now, as a marine biologist, Dr Rose is in search of a sea creature rumoured to reside within its hidden depths; one that many speak of, but no one has ever seen – Carmella. With her team of scientists and explorers, she will descend to the unfathomable dark of the deep ocean in a slick submersible, to discover the incredible, and almost unbelievable, creatures that inhabit a nearly pitch-black world.
[…] attention to detail allows for considerable originality and humour […] Like all the best children’s books, they’re nothing to do with didacticism, but about provoking a sense of wonder and curiosity. * The Arts Desk *
Featured in ‘The Best Baby & Toddler Books of 2024’ * Waterstones *
Featured, The Bookseller November Children’s Previews * The Bookseller *
The intricacies of Dr Rose, her crew, and the sea creatures they encounter are captivatingly detailed, while the slow, delicious, tension of the search for Carmella builds in the breathtaking watercolour illustrations. A huge hit at the Children’s Books Ireland conference this year, Savage is a star on the rise. * The Irish Examiner *
The Search for Carmella is hotly anticipated and Savage doesn’t disappoint ... The story has a magical quality- and even more special is it puts a female scientist at its heart. * The Courier Dundee *
ISBN: 9781529503302
Dimensions: 308mm x 214mm x 9mm
Weight: 425g
40 pages