
Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing
Martin Stewart(Author)
Zephyr (Publisher)
Published on 5. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-0359-1385-5 (ISBN)
Description
'[A] thrilling story... a must-read for 8+ year olds' School Reading List
Meet ocean explorer Sandy Fin, silver-scaled diver of the deep, puzzler of puzzles and hero of a new hilarious middle grade series from Martin Stewart, illustrated by Santy Gutierrez
Sandy Fin lives in the Museum of Seaside Stories with the famous explorer Emile du Pont and their collection of treasures. Sandy and his best friend Lily are being taught the art of ocean exploration by Emile, aided by his ingenious inventions.
When the museum's future is in peril, it is up to Sandy and Lily to save it. But then slippery Albo Start arrives with secret plans for sandy's home and the town's marine life.
Sensing something sinister, Sandy and Lily set out to stop Start, armed with banana sandwiches, moonlit sneezes and noses for danger.
Meet ocean explorer Sandy Fin, silver-scaled diver of the deep, puzzler of puzzles and hero of a new hilarious middle grade series from Martin Stewart, illustrated by Santy Gutierrez
Sandy Fin lives in the Museum of Seaside Stories with the famous explorer Emile du Pont and their collection of treasures. Sandy and his best friend Lily are being taught the art of ocean exploration by Emile, aided by his ingenious inventions.
When the museum's future is in peril, it is up to Sandy and Lily to save it. But then slippery Albo Start arrives with secret plans for sandy's home and the town's marine life.
Sensing something sinister, Sandy and Lily set out to stop Start, armed with banana sandwiches, moonlit sneezes and noses for danger.
Reviews / Votes
'[A] thrilling story, brought to life by Santy Gutierrez's vibrant illustrations... a must-read for 8+ year olds' * School Reading List, Best Children's Books Summer 2025 * 'A perfect book for the summer holiday, this has the feel of a classic seaside adventure... the writing is perfect for readers ready to move from beginner readers to junior fiction... Operation Splash Landing looks set to take off' * BooksforKeeps * 'Madcap seaside fun, with zany characters and an ecological heart' * Thomas Taylor, author of the Eerie-on-Sea Mysteries * 'It's a terrific story: side-splitting humour and so much to inspire readers' * Check 'Em Out Books * 'A funny new eco adventure series that's set to make a splash!' * WRD Magazine * '[A] rip-roaring, sea-faring adventure... mystery, humour and a smattering of fantasy to create an intriguing tale, packed full of larger-than-life heroes and villains' * BookTrust * 'A thrilling adventure...This promises to be the start of a fantastic series.' * Armadillo Magazine * 'A lively and exhilarating adventure... Fast-paced, fun, warm and inventive, Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing is a fantastic and action-packed summer read. Drama, witty exchanges, perilous dives down deep and baddies getting their just desserts. Heart-warming entertainment!" * Reading Zone * 'Perfect for confident readers in Year 4 upwards, or a shared read for those a little younger' * World's Smallest Library * 'Fantastic characters, a despicable baddy and an action-packed adventurous quest to protect wildlife and their precious home make this story so much fun!' * Scope for Imagination * 'A brilliant eco-adventure, action-packed & fun-filled from start to finish... lots of brilliant illustrations throughout' * Jazzy in the Wild, book blogger * 'Sure to be a hit' * Raven Book Lover, book blogger * '[Stewart] mixes mystery, adventure with a very important eco message... dive into this new world' * Zoey Dixon, book blogger *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
206 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0359-1385-5 (9781035913855)
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Martin Stewart
Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing
E-Book
06/2025
1st Edition
Apollo
€7.49
Available for download
Persons
Martin Stewart made his first book using Post-It notes aged eight. His work has been shortlisted for major awards and translated into multiple languages. A native of Glasgow and former secondary school English teacher, he now lives on the west coast with his wife, two children, and a very big dog.
Instagram: @martin_j_stewart
Santy Gutierrez was born in Spain. He won acclaim as the Best Spanish Young Editorial Cartoonist and Best Galician Caricaturist. He founded the BAOBAB Studio Artists Collective and has been chairman of the AGPI (Galician Professional Illustrators Association) for 6 years.
Instagram: @santygutierrez_art
Instagram: @martin_j_stewart
Santy Gutierrez was born in Spain. He won acclaim as the Best Spanish Young Editorial Cartoonist and Best Galician Caricaturist. He founded the BAOBAB Studio Artists Collective and has been chairman of the AGPI (Galician Professional Illustrators Association) for 6 years.
Instagram: @santygutierrez_art