Yarns and Shanties (And Other Nautical Baloney): The Twelfth Sherman's Lagoon Collection (Sherman's Lagoon Collections) (Paperback)

~ Jim Toomey (Author)

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Product Description

Collecting more than 42 weeks of Jim Toomey's Sherman's Lagoon, this collection transports readers to an imaginary lagoon near the South Pacific island of Kapupu, where a cast of coral reef critters battles the encroachment of civilization.Inhabitants of this nautical neighborhood include Sherman, an always hungry and otherwise typical great white shark and his witty, pearl-wearing wife, Megan, along with friendly Fillmore the turtle, geeky fish Ernest, macho hermit crab Hawthorne, and salty old Captain Quigley, who remains vengeful after losing his leg to Sherman.

About the Author

Jim Toomey was born and raised in Alexandria, Va. Following family tradition, he studied mechanical engineering at Duke University, but he left that career to become a political cartoonist. Jim launched Sherman's Lagoon in 1991 and was picked up by Creators Syndicate later that year. A philosopher, surfer, scuba diver, and sailor, Jim lives in Maryland with his wife, daughter, and son.Author's web site: http://www.slagoon.com/

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740765574
• ISBN-13: 978-0740765575
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #426,872 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 12 in The Sherman's Lagoon Series.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Classic, July 4, 2008

By	E. S. Wilfong (Kerrville, TX, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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For the life of me, I can't figure out why Sherman's Lagoon isn't more popular. Toomey has developed great characters over the years, and he manages to keep them funny. Great stuff!

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, January 2, 2008

By	B. Metrock (Baxter, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is great, as are all the other Sherman's Lagoon Collections. I can't get enough of my favorite big white shark!

5.0 out of 5 stars staying good, November 21, 2007

By	alden "ironhead" (kansas) - See all my reviews

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toomey is managing to stay fresh and interesting with a relatively small cast and simple stage, he's turning out to be a real winner, as good as any daily strip writer there is currently working