The Great Gulper

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What is The Great Gulper about?

The Great Gulper is a small brown monster with an enormous appetite for oil. When a tanker crashes off the coast of southern England, a huge oil slick threatens the sea and coastline. But the Gulper may be just the creature Britain needs. Called into action, he gulps down the spreading oil and transforms a frightening disaster into an extraordinary rescue. With playful monster nonsense, a daring mission and an unusual environmental message, this bright picture book celebrates an unlikely hero.

About the author

Jim Slater was a British author who wrote lively books for children, including the A Mazing Monsters series and stories such as Great Gulper. His books invited young readers to enjoy funny, imaginative adventures with unusual creatures. He also wrote The Zulu Principle, a well-known book about investing, but his children’s stories remain a playful part of his writing.