Shark in the Dark

Written by Peter Bently · Illustrated by Ben Cort

Part of the Let's Read series

Sea creatures unite to outsmart a hungry shark.

4.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 298 ratings

32 pages· 539 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~400L

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Bookroo's summary

In the deep sea, a relentless shark hunts for his next meal. Tired of living in fear, the sea creatures devise a daring plan to teach him a lesson. Can their teamwork turn the tables on the predator? Dive into this vibrant, rhyming adventure where the stakes are high and the ocean's fate hangs in the balance. Will the shark learn to respect his fellow sea dwellers, or will he continue his reign of terror? Discover the power of unity in this captivating underwater tale.

From the publisher

The shark has been lurking in the deep, dark sea, searching for a fishy snack. He’s big and he’s mean and he’s always hungry. Tired of fleeing the shark, the other seas creatures come up with a plan. If they all work together it might be possible to teach the shark a lesson he’ll never forget. With a lively rhyming text; bright, expressive illustrations; and a playful die-cut cover, this is one shark’s tale that will be a hit either at story hour . . . or feeding time.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 539
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~400L

Themes & topics

Books about sharks Books about facing fears Books about music Books about teamwork Books about marine life

What readers & critics say

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“This is a cute and clever book with a solid story and nice message. The illustrations of ocean animals are darling and really pull you into the book. The story is simple enough to engage young readers well, and the rhyming text is fun to read! The message about working together toward a common goal would work well for a preschool or elementary school class.”

Lauren Hancock

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