The Gilbert Series

By Jane Clarke

A young great white shark navigates friendship, fear and family life beneath the waves.

heartwarming · poignant · uplifting

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.7, from 10 readers

What is The Gilbert series by Jane Clarke about?

Written between 2005 and 2010, Jane Clarke’s three-book Gilbert series follows a young great white shark through changing friendships, frightening discoveries and growing family responsibilities. In Gilbert the Great, he learns to live with the loss of a close friend; Gilbert in Deep sends him beyond the reef to confront his fears; and Gilbert the Hero finds him adjusting to life as a big brother. Warm, gently humorous picture books for ages 3–6, especially children who enjoy sea creatures and emotional stories. Includes brief peril and mildly scary underwater encounters.

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

About the author

Jane Clarke is a much-loved children's author from the UK. She has written over 80 fun and exciting books, including the popular 'Gilbert the Great' and 'Stuck in the Mud'. Jane enjoys making up stories about animals, dinosaurs, and adventures to make reading fun for everyone. She hopes her books make you smile and imagine new worlds!

All the books in The Gilbert series (in order)

Gilbert the Great

by Jane Clarke

Book 1 of 3

When Gilbert’s best friend vanishes, can a surprising new friendship mend his broken heart?

Gilbert in Deep

by Jane Clarke

Book 2 of 3

Gilbert and Rita dive beyond the reef—what secrets lurk in the deep?

Published: 2007

Gilbert the Hero

by Jane Clarke

Book 3 of 3

When tiny Finn faces a terrifying threat, can frustrated Gilbert become the brother he needs?

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