Full of heart, adventure and wordplay, Pickard’s debut sets young Marina on an exciting quest to discover the incredible story of the titular child – hidden from view due to his unique appearance.
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...
Marina 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.
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
ISBN: 9781913322397
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 230 g
Dimensions: 199 x 150 x 21 mm
Marina Minnow lives in the small seaside town of Merlington with her mum, Sally. Life has been difficult since her dad went missing at sea several years earlier, especially as the family fishmongers store is... More
Oh my cod! What a joy! Richard Pickard's debut children's book 'The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy' is an absolute delight, full of fishy puns, warmth and seaside eccentricity. Winner of the... More
A fabulous new read for my 8-10 yr old girls. In three words it is described as QUIRKY, FISHY, ADVENTURE
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