MONSTERS AT THE SEASIDE by Zanna Davidson
AUTHOR: Zanna Davidson
ILLUSTRATOR: Melanie Williamson
Billy and his family head to the seaside for sun, sand, and unsuspecting chaos, because the Mini Monsters are tagging along too! The afternoon begins with laughter and sandcastle building, only for the fun to turn into a frantic rescue mission when Trumpet, one of the Mini Monsters, is snatched by a cheeky seagull. What follows is a wild, giggle-packed adventure as Billy races against time to get his mischievous friend back.
This chapter book is a laugh-out-loud, full-colour monster adventure that's perfect for emerging readers. Zanna Davidson’s playful storytelling, paired with Melanie Williamson’s delightful illustrations, delivers humour, suspense, and vivid expressions - just the kind of visual fun reluctant readers adore.
With comic strips, speech bubbles, and maps scattered throughout, the story is fast-paced and visually engaging, keeping children hooked from start to finish. It’s a warm, whimsical read that celebrates imaginative play and the loyalty between friends… even when one gets carried off by a seagull!
Series Information: Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at the Seaside is Book 9 in the much-loved Billy and the Mini Monsters series. The series follows Billy’s quirky adventures alongside his unusual sock-drawer friends - the Mini Monsters - through everyday escapades and childhood anxieties. Here’s the series lineup so far:
- Monsters in the Dark
- Monsters Go to School
- Monsters Go Swimming
- Monsters on a Plane
- Monsters Go to a Party
- Monsters Move House
- Monsters on a School Trip
- Monsters at Halloween
- Monsters at the Seaside
- Monsters Go Camping
- Monsters Go Green
- Monsters at Christmas
- Monsters Go to Hospital
- Monsters on a Sleepover
- Monsters at the Zoo
- Monsters at Easter
- Monsters Go Back to School
Paperback
Language: English
Print length: 80 pages
Dimensions: 19.7 x 1 x 13.1 cm
ISBN: 978-1474978415
Publisher: Usborne Publishing
Publication date: 27 May 2021