Author: Dooley, Aoife
Reading age: from c 5 years
Published on 8 May 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.
Paperback | 224 pages
140 x 211 x 14 | 398g
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS meets BUNNY VERSUS MONKEY in this hilarious,
zany and action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readers
aged 5-8. Join naughty best friends Ollie the vampire squid and
Zing the toxin-squirting sea bunny as they cause chaos in the
deep sea with the rest of their undersea crew!
“What a hoot - gentle, silly, under-the-sea
fun. Zing is my spirit animal!” - Ross Montgomery, author
of I AM REBEL
“With four short stories to enjoy, real facts
about sea creatures to learn, and a very accessible format and
text level, this is a brilliant choice for newly independent readers
to get stuck into.” - Booktrust
“Very silly and great fun. A little bit Dog
Man... a little bit SpongeBob: what more could anyone want?”
- Irish Independent
“The bright, bold illustration and humour make
Squid Squad perfect for fans of Dog Man, Bunny vs Monkey and SpongeBob
SquarePants.” - The Irish Times
“Riot of a read!” - Children's Books
Ireland
“A fun mix of fact and fiction. Definitely one
to keep on hand for comics fans.” - Teach Primary
Ollie and Zing live in a town called Nowhere, deep under the sea
- a place that's home to the wackiest and weirdest creatures of
the ocean, like the stinky Blob, crafty Hypno-snail, and the mysterious
Snakey Unicorn Thing... Ollie and Zing's antics with their
colourful neighbours always keep things lively - especially when
they get the better of dastardly old Thornelius, the thorn-shooting
sea slug!
This book contains four hilarious mini episodes, featuring a missing
pet sea anemone (who makes a dashing wig), a very mysterious
noise, and a magical portal toilet...
Aoife's striking, bold and friendly art style welcomes even
less confident readers in these action-packed mini episodes
Hilarious and anarchic visual humour with a loveable cast of
vibrant characters
A celebration of imagination, friendship and being completely
unique!
