Seaside

Every boy in Seaside wants to be one of Blackbeard's Boys. From the time ten year old Robert Grace O'Malley could hold his very first fishing pole, it was all he thought about. Every captain of every ship had been one, and now he was well on his way. That is, until he meets Walter, the young octopus who will change his life forever. 

In Seaside, Wylde Scott takes you on an exciting voyage through a fairy-tale fishing village and a pivotal moment in the life of two unexpected friends. An adventurous story perfect for young readers graduating into their first novels or parents reading their little ones to sleep, it's a book that's bound to be a staple in every family's library for years to come.

I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

My rating: four out of five stars

This book is written in alternating points of view of the boy, Robert and a young octopus Walter. I found this book quite interesting, even though it was aimed at younger readers. Robert just wants to be one of blackbeard's boys. Walter is just trying to save his mother.

The story of the two characters becomes entwined. While everyone else in town is terrified of the eight-legged creature, Robert ends up helping him. The story took a few twists I wasn't really expecting. I found this book to be a quick fun read, probably one I will share with my girls.

The book also has quite a few illustrations that are just beautiful. They are in black and white but are detailed and wonderful! In the e-book they seemed to come out of nowhere, splitting sentences even, but I am sure this will be fixed in the final version.