Written by Margaret Mahy
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Published by Arthur A Levine Books - An imprint of Scholastic Inc.
It begins with Sammy, whose obnoxious neighbors get to go to the beach in their brand new boat, while he has to get clean for a visit from grandma. Worse, it's a bath in the strange tub his dad just bought at a tag sale! But the magic of the tub soon has Sammy roaring out to sea, befriending a giant sea serpent, conquering pirates in a huge soapy battle, and returning home with the greatest of treasures.
Bath time will never be the same! (Plus Grandma's got surprises of her own!)
Margaret Mahy (1936 - 2012)
- worked as a librarian in NZ before becoming a full time writer.
- beloved by generations of readers
- wrote over 150 books
- 2006 received the Hans Christian Andersen award for her contribution to children's literature
Steven Kellog
- lives in Essex, New York
- has illustrated many books including Is your Mama a Llama? and The Day Jimmy's boa Ate the Wash
My questions
ReplyDelete1. What did the sign in Sammy room say?
2. Where did Sammy Dad get the bath from?
3. Who was coming to stay?
4. What is the Trottinghams speed boat called?
5. Finish the sentence, The owl and the pussycat does to sea in a --------- --- ----- ----
Amber