The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy

The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy
Richard Pickard
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Paperback
h199 x 150mm - 304pg
5 Aug 2021 UK
9781913322397
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When Marina discovers a boy with a head of tentacles and crab claws for hands, she resolves to help him unravel the mystery of his past . . . ' Charming and delightful . . . a whimsical adventure story stuffed to the flippers with fish puns and fun. ' SAM SEDGMAN, CO-AUTHOR OF THE ADVENTURES ON TRAINS SERIESMarina lives in Merlington, a fish-obsessed seaside town. Unfortunately, she doesn' t care for fish; she loves telling stories. Marina finds her best story yet when she explores the ruined, haunted pier: a boy called William with a head of tentacles and crab claws for hands. He has lived on the pier all his life, cared for by a fisherman who has since disappeared and who warned him always to remain hidden. Together, the pair resolve to unravel the mystery of his past - but danger isn' t far away . . . The debut novel by Richard Pickard, a fresh new voice in children' s fiction and winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman' s Choice Award 2019. A funny, dark, core middle-grade story touching on themes of lies, storytelling, secrets, acceptance and, of course, fish! Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket' s A Series of Unfortunate Events and Edward Scissorhands!
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781913322397
Published: 5 Aug 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Chicken House
Publisher: Chicken House
Format: Paperback
Height: 199mm
Width: 150mm
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 304

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