I was delighted to take a trip back to Eerie-on-Sea and find out what adventures Herbie Lemon and Violet Parma would get up to next, and I was not disappointed! Herbie Lemon is the Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus hotel. He is in charge of looking after lost items until their owner comes back for them and his best friend is Violet Parma: a slightly wild, headstrong girl. There have been ferocious storms in Eerie-on-Sea recently, lasting for days with rumblings of the legend of Gargantis, but some say it is just a local word for ‘storm’. One night, a mysterious stranger that Herbie dubs ‘Deep Hood’ on account of his rather large hood arrives at the hotel and drops off an odd-looking shell with Herbie. Not long after, Mrs Fossil find a fish-shaped glass bottle whilst beachcombing that appears to have a light inside it. This leads to many of the residents of Eerie-on-Sea trying to lay claim to it from Mrs Fossil herself, to Dr Thalassi (curator of the museum) to the fishermen. To prevent any disagreements, Lady Kraken (owner of the hotel) decides that Herbie Lemon - in his role as Lost-and-Founder - should be the one who decides who gets to keep the bottle. Between the strange shell and the glass bottle, it is not long before Herbie and Violet realise that they have stumbled across something out of the ordinary and find themselves embarking, once again, on a fast-paced, maritime adventure. The first-person narrative really draws you into the action and there is certainly plenty of that! I love the relationship between Herbie and Violet; they balance each other out as Herbie sometimes needs a push in the right direction and Violet (often!) needs reining in. And they have two of the wittiest character names ever! This book is perfect for readers who love mysteries, adventures and legends. Can’t wait for the next one!

Seriously loved this book. Having just finished Malamander I couldn't believe I was fortunate enough to have been granted early access to this book. It takes up after Malamander (but could be read by someone who hasn’t read the previous book ( though I would heartily recommend it) With Herbert and Violet in Eerie On Sea. There’s another mystery to solve based in and around the Grand Nautilus Hotel with the regular cast and some newcomers. Herbie and Violet’s friendship holds up well under the pressure of a sea-faring experience, being attacked and hunted down by strange characters. A brilliant sequel, and well worth a read,,either by or to a child, or to the whole class. I read this to my 10 year old son and we both loved it. There are cliffhangers at the end of almost every chapter, which had him begging for more and more. A sure hit!! Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review. Recommended for ages 8-99

I loved the first book in this series, Malamander, and am pleased to say that this follow-up does not disappoint! Perfect mix of adventure, myth, magic and humour. In Herbie Lemon we have a perfect hero, always wanting to do the right thing by his friends, even if that means facing his greatest fear. I will happily recommend this all day to anyone who will listen and cannot wait to find out what will happen next.

Malamander was one of my favourite books of last year, and arguably one of my favourite middle grade books of all time! So, Walker announcing that they've joined NetGalley and seeing this was one of their first titles on there had me pressing that request button so very quickly! Gargantis sees us return to Eerie-on-Sea with Herbert Lemon and Violet Parma and you'd think that there are only so many mysteries and adventures to be had in such a small seaside town, but nope! There is another legendary monster to be discovered and with a whole host of characters and twists and turns, Gargantis will have you on the edge of your seat! Thomas Taylor's writing is just wonderful and it really draws you in; Herbie as a narrator is loveable and there's so much character to him. I love how it just flows along and you get totally swept up in the story, just like with Malamander! I am so excited to hear that there is a book three coming...the only downside is having to wait! I'd highly recommend Gargantis (if you haven't read Malamander yet, go and read that too!). It's just one of those books that's guaranteed to make you want to read; it's a definite page-turner! Last of all, I apologise for this review being short and sweet; no words can do justice to this series! It's just one of those that I implore you to read if you love a good children's adventure/mystery, and I have no doubt that you'll love it too!

A fast- paced adventure following Herbie and Violet in another quest in Eerie-On-Sea. Lots of cliff-hangers and surprises throughout the story. A really good read - would definitely recommend!