Danny Dunn on the Ocean Floor
Danny Dunn on the Ocean Floor is the fifth novel in the Danny Dunn series of juvenile science fiction/adventure books written by Raymond Abrashkin and Jay Williams. The book was first published in 1960.
 First edition | |
| Author | Raymond Abrashkin Jay Williams |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Brinton Turkel |
| Language | English |
| Series | Danny Dunn |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Published | 1960 |
| Pages | 156 |
| OCLC | 2662586 |
| Preceded by | Danny Dunn and the Weather Machine |
| Followed by | Danny Dunn and the Fossil Cave |
Plot
Another accident in Professor Bulfinch's laboratory, instigated by Danny, results in the creation of a transparent, resilient material. The material proves useful in creating a bathysphere, and Professor Bulfinch, along with his friend Dr. Grimes, Danny, Joe, and Irene, descend into the Pacific Ocean on an experimental voyage. Unfortunately, the bathysphere's pilot is rendered unconscious, and the bathysphere becomes trapped in a cave. On their journey, the submarine is examined by a giant squid and attacked by a large shark.
Reception
Floyd C. Gale of Galaxy Science Fiction rated the book 4.5 stars out of five for those aged eight to twelve.[1]
Editions
McGraw-Hill
- (Paperback, 1960, illustrated by Brinton Turkel)
- (Hardback, 1960, illustrated by Brinton Turkel)
MacDonald and Jane's
- Hardback, 1967, illustrated by Dick Hart)
Pocket Books/Archway Books
- (Paperback, 1979, #9 in their series, illustrated by Brinton Turkel)
- (Paperback, 1983 reissue, illustrated by Brinton Turkel)
References
- Gale, Floyd C. (October 1961). "Galaxy's 5 Star Shelf". Galaxy Science Fiction. pp. 173–177.
- Burger, Marjorie (February 12, 1961). "Deep Trouble". The New York Times. p. BR38. Retrieved November 15, 2010.