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Waterstone's Books Quarterly, Claire Bain, Issue 16, 2005 Dougal's family have a common trait - they cannot see what is going on behind their backs. Dougal ventures under the ocean and keeps a diary about his search to find the lost city of Atlantis. He thinks he's alone but he can't see the mermaids and mermen all around him who guide him safely to the underwater city. Eastern Daily Press, 17 May 2005 Dougal has a very boring job but very interesting hobby - deep-sea diving - and some exciting and unusual things happen when he goes on holiday. I particularily like the way the story is written in diary form along with the dya and the time that events happen, which makes the whole text interesting and gives the opportunity for jokes, such as "9.32 set sail. Hope we don't sink. 9.33 not sunk yet!" The illustrations are even more imaginative than the text, and so full of detailed pictures, using fantastically vibrant colours, which make the whole book come alive. I knew this was going t be something special just by looking at the cover and I wasn't disappointed. Nicola Bevan, Junior Education, July 2005 Dougals' Deep-Sea Diary by Simon Bartram takes us to a world where mythical characters greet us like old friends. Although Dougal seems sad on his commuter train, below the waves he soon rediscovers his smile. But will our hero ever notice the teasing mermaid or the ghostly pirate? This book is as colourful and surprising as a coral reef, and children will want to explore it again and again.
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The follow-up to Man on the Moon, featuring Bob's cousin Dougal, who shares the family trait of being unable to see what's going on behind his back. Count the hidden mermaids and mermen guiding Dougal on his search for the lost city of Atlants. Man on the Moon was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award in 2003
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book and one which lasts and lasts. Currently, it spans all three of my children (that's 2-7) because the story itself is fairly simple and yet there's lots of extra depth in it that keeps it at the top of an older child's favourite list too. The essence of the story is simple - Dougal dives down deep in a wonderful submarine and finds Atlantis, a magnificent busy city of the merpeople. Every page is bursting with fantastic colourful and exuberant illustration. There's plenty to spot: mermaids, sharks, submarines and over 100 different kinds of fish as well as hints of the Man in the Moon (another cracker by the same author) with a couple of aliens, and the tiniest rocket in the sky. There's a droll humour throughout, much of which is based upon Dougal's oblivious nature - he thinks the sharks are lurking as they want his salad, and doesn't see anything interesting as he dives between underwater dinosaurs. The way the story is written is more advanced than Man in the moon - however, my two year old doesn't seem to mind at all that some of the text is structured 9 a.m. did this, noon did that etc. and my eldest rather likes following the time frame through the week. So if you're after a fun and imaginative book to inspire your children, you'll be well pleased. I just hope Bob (Man on the Moon) and Dougal come from a large family -can the next cousin be a Polar explorer please?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having enjoyed The Man on The Moon and having read it many times to my little boy I eagerly anticipated the new story. Again wonderful pictures with so much to look at and hidden incluidng an in-joke from the previous book about aliens. However the pictorial storeytlling is better than the write as sometimes the tex seemed clunky to read out. Still recommend the book though as my 5 year old and his friends find it amusing and it provides plentiful opportunities to discuss and explore different landscapes.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My son is a big fan of Simon Bartram's man on the moon so when we saw Dougal we were really excited. Dougal goes on a diving holiday but finds rather more than he expected. The illustrations are amazing there are fish, crabs, sharks, dolphins, shipwrecks and even a city under the sea! There are so many things to spot in the pictures like the mermaid following Dougal on his adventures and the ghost who follows him from the shipwreck. Dougal like Bob his cousin often doesn't see things that are staring him the face and that adds to his charm. The big question is will Dougal go home or stay under the sea forever. Read and find out because this really is superb.
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Dougal's Deep Sea Diary
A great follow on for children who has read the Bob (man on the moon) books. Most suited to children 7+ Our toddler found the story too hard but the pictures are wonderful.
Published 15 months ago by mommasav
Dougal the Deep Sea Diver -- a winner with out kids
Every time we go to read this book, there's a chorus (complete with imaginary echo), that goes: 'Douugalll the Deeeeeep-sea Diverrrrrrrrr! Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. McDermott
Brilliant illustrations, captured the imagination of the children
Make sure you get a CD with your book. It's great for children to hear the story told by the author.As described, would recommend seller
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by Helsbels
Very funny for adults and kids
Couldn't help reading this to the kids in a sort of John Cleese civil-service-bureaucrat-voice for some reason... Read more
Published on 10 July 2007 by J. S. Meins
Gorgeous!
Both my daughter and I love this book. The illustrations are fantastic, beautiful affairs that give you loads of detail to look at and there is plenty in the diary style text to... Read more
Published on 3 April 2007 by Amanda
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