Alistair Underwater [Hardcover]

Matthew Sadler (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up

Exploring an underwater cave in his homemade submarine, Alistair helps the frog people get rid of the dreaded monster Gooze.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-- Just when readers thought it was safe to get back in the water, along comes Alistair on a submarine adventure. Alistair Grittle , world class neatnik and dull guy seen in Alistair in Outer Space (1984) and Alistair's Time Machine (1986, both S. & S.), once again innocently wanders in and out of outrageous situations and near disasters with total composure and his own brand of logical reasoning. This time out, Alistair builds himself a submersible to explore his backyard pond and ends up in an enormous underground cavern where he meets some amiable frog people and ends up saving them from a frightful sea monster (the Gooze) who has long been terrorizing their waters. The unruffled young hero returns home in time for supper where his quest for a quiet, ordinary life might just have to be put on hold a while longer--as the surprise on the last page reveals. Bollen's bold, expansive cartoons executed in vivid color capture the drama and perfectly complement the deadpan, tongue-in-cheek earnestness of the text. Fastidious fans will not be disappointed by this flaky fantasy.
- Luann Toth, School Library Journal
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 43 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (June 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671694065
• ISBN-13: 978-0671694067
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,810,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful read for kids and parents, October 20, 1998

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This review is from: Alistair Underwater (Hardcover)

My four year old and my six year old (who reads very well) both find all of the Alistair books delightful. The colorful illustrations, the matter of fact expressions, and the quirky endings make them delightful to read and hear again and again -- which is what always happens at our house.