The Splendid Baron Submarine?is delightfully absurd, imaginative, and funa wonderful book for middleschool children to read on their own, and an even better book for families to read aloud together. ?- Foreword Reviews, Starred Review
Pirate treasure? A top secret mission? A terribly rude monkey with personal boundary and hygiene issues? Two out of three of those things sound like a dream come true to the young, clumsy, and terribly unscientific Waldo W.B. Baron, when his clever inventor parents are hired to go on a secret treasure hunt. The Baron family dives into adventure with their steam-powered submarine, but they arent prepared for the complications that occur during their trip, which include shark attacks, deep sea diving mishaps, and even a pirates curse, all of which W.B. is lucky enough to discover, one stumble, trip, and fall at a time.?
Waldo W.B. Baron is back with another amazing adventure in another incredible invention! Pirate treasure? A clandestine meeting? A terribly rude monkey with personal boundary and hygiene issues? Two of those things sound like a dream come true to W.B, whose clever inventor parents are hiredby the Vice President!to go on a super secret and intensely important treasure hunt to repay a national debt. If only it werent for that lousy, rude monkey, it would be the beginning of a perfect adventure. But at least it isnt squirrels&
The treasure hunt gives the Baron family the opportunity to use their exceptional steam-powered submarine, freshly biggened and ready for adventure! But things are seldom straightforward for the eccentric Baron family, and this treasure hunt is no exception. W.B.s trademark bad luck has him suffering monstrous marine misfortune and marauding monkey misery.
Can the Baron family embark on their newest adventure without the eggy and depressing Aunt Dorcas? Will the Barons find the treasure they slSã