Ramming Sammy's: Big Adventure Hardcover – March 7, 2026

What happens when four adventurous cousins board a talking, bumbling retired Navy destroyer for the summer? Pure, hilarious, heart-warming chaos! Dakota, Austin, Zoe, and Gracie set sail from sunny San Diego aboard Ramming Sammy, a proud but clumsy ship with a habit of crashing into things, and his wildly lovable crew: Stinky Pauly the skunk, Ottie the sea otter, and Blue Bruce the blue-footed booby. Together they brave engine trouble, buoy collisions, unexpected smells, and the wonders of the open ocean as they journey all the way to Japan. Along the way, young readers will discover amazing marine animals, learn lessons about kindness, teamwork, and bravery, and laugh out loud at every clanking, tooting, farting mile. Inspired by the real USS Samuel B. Moore (DD-747), this is a big-hearted adventure story for the whole family. Read more