by A.L. Kennedy
First published 2021
Purple bottom explosions are happening everywhere, and nobody can figure out why. Uncle Shawn knows exactly what needs to be done. He and his best friend Badger Bill must travel to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean to find the Living Fish Tree. This mysterious underwater destination holds the key to solving the global crisis. But their mission faces a serious threat. A villain has unleashed an army of evil clockwork clones, and these mechanical enemies want to stop Uncle Shawn and Bill from reaching their goal. The duo must navigate the dangers of the deep ocean while dodging the clockwork army. Success means saving the world from the bizarre purple explosions. Failure could leave everyone dealing with the mysterious bottom problem forever. Uncle Shawn believes in their friendship and their ability to fix anything together, even the strangest disasters the world can throw at them.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, comedy
Vibes: suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: buddy-adventure, found-family
Setting: Pacific Ocean, Living Fish Tree
272 pages · Paperback · Walker Books