Ooze in the Ocean

This graphic novel, the second in the SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries series, offers a humorous and adventurous read for children aged 4-11. SpongeBob and Patrick become detectives, tasked by Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy to uncover the source of a glowing green ooze. The duo's investigation takes them on a thrilling journey through various parts of Bikini Bottom, where they face ghosts, dangerous creatures, and notorious villains. It's a fun, fast-paced story that emphasizes friendship, teamwork, and bravery, all within the familiar, lighthearted world of SpongeBob. The graphic novel format makes it particularly appealing for reluctant readers and those transitioning to chapter books.

SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star are back in David Lewman’s Ooze in the Ocean, a new middle-grade mystery filled with ghosts, superheroes, and Bikini Bottom’s most dangerous creatures! Featuring beautiful black-and-white chapter-heading illustrations by award-winning comics superstar and New York Times bestselling creator Francesco Francavilla When a glowing green trail appears outside of the Shady Shoals Rest Home, retired superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ask SpongeBob and Patrick to take on the case and figure out what the trail is. Unfortunately for the two detectives, they are led through ship graveyards, underground tunnels, and ultimately into the nest of some of the most dangerous villains Bikini Bottom has ever been faced with!