The Sign of the Seahorse facts for kids
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| Author | Graeme Base |
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| Illustrator | Graeme Base |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Seahorses |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Published | 1992 |
| Publisher | Harry N. Abrams Inc. |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
| Pages | 44 pages |
| ISBN | 0810938251 |
| Preceded by | The Eleventh Hour |
| Followed by | The Discovery of Dragons |
The Sign of the Seahorse is a popular children's book from 1992. It was written and illustrated by Graeme Base. The book was first released on September 15, 1992. Later, it was even turned into a movie and a musical!
This book was very popular right away. Over 350,000 copies were printed at first. It was also chosen by big book clubs like the Literary Guild.
About the Author's Inspiration
Graeme Base got the idea for The Sign of the Seahorse after a fun trip. He was scuba diving in a place called Martinique. This experience made him want to learn more about fish. He even started taking pictures underwater!
What's the Story About?
The story of The Sign of the Seahorse takes place underwater. It is set in a peaceful town called Reeftown. All the fish and sea creatures there live happily together.
But there's a problem! A greedy fish named Gropmund Grouper wants everything for himself. He doesn't care if his actions hurt others. He starts to pollute the whole area. This pollution causes big trouble for everyone.
Because of the pollution, a brave soldier crab named Corporal Bert has to leave. He leaves behind his girlfriend, Pearl Trout. Corporal Bert goes on a journey to find out who is causing the pollution. What he doesn't know is that Pearl will also start her own search!
