This is the second in The Ratbridge Chronicles. However, like the first it is a stand-alone novel in its own right. It’s a tale of pirates, poison and monsters and swashbuckling adventure on the high seas as the doctor of Ratbridge and various erstwhile friends go on a crazy voyage to find the missing ingredient to a marvelous medicine that will cure everything. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of the author’s incredible black and white drawings, this irresistible novel will entrance readers of all ages and mums and dads too. Also perfect for reading aloud with children as the pages are chock full of illustrations. There is also a fantastic website – www.ratbridgechronicles.co.uk – where kids will find downloadable posters and wallpapers and much much more.
A mysterious doctor has arrived in Ratbridge touting 'Black Jollop'; a wonder cure for all ills. As the townsfolk flock to the doc, Arthur's grandfather is one of the first to take the medicine, but disaster strikes when supplies run out. Meanwhile, the Nautical Laundry has money troubles.
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A mysterious doctor has arrived in Ratbridge touting 'Black Jollop'; a wonder cure for all ills. As the townsfolk flock to the doc, Arthur's grandfather is one of the first to take the medicine, but disaster strikes when supplies run out.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Worse Things Happen at Sea: The Ratbridge Chronicles Vol 2 and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Worse Things Happen at Sea: The Ratbridge Chronicles Vol 2 features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Worse Things Happen at Sea: The Ratbridge Chronicles Vol 2 was written by Alan Snow and published by Oxford University Press