{"product_id":"9781800780378-the-riddle-of-the-sea","title":"The Riddle of the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Ravian's father doesn't return home from sea for his son's birthday, Ravian is certain he must be in danger. Hearing tales of a cursed ship that captures fishermen, Ravian goes in search of his father accompanied by his only friend Marvin the seagull. Before long, the pair find themselves trapped on the ship with only a kindly boy and a bad-tempered pirate for company. The ensuing voyage is beset with battles with giant squid and fierce storms, and Ravian despairs of every finding his father.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt once, a gripping fantasy adventure and a thoughtful story of friendship and overcoming fears, \u003ci\u003eTHE RIDDLE OF THE SEA \u003c\/i\u003eis a hugely entertaining debut from an exciting young author. The book features stunning cover and black-and-white illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Karl James Mountford, and is translated from Dutch by Laura Watkinson, Carnegie-Medal 2020 short-listed translator of \u003ci\u003eLampie\u003c\/i\u003e by Annet Schaap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonne Kramer studied creative writing at the University of Westminster in London. She currently lives in Amsterdam where she teaches creative writing in primary and secondary schools. \u003ci\u003eThe Riddle of the Sea \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut novel\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e This heartwarming story was nominated for several prestigious prizes, including the Hotze de Roos-prize (for best Children's Book Debut) and the Dutch Children's Jury Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44057500549339,"sku":"9781800780378","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/products\/9781800780378.jpg?v=1681435793","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781800780378-the-riddle-of-the-sea","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}