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Dive into a breathtaking aquatic adventure with 'My Friend The Octopus', a captivating middle-grade novel that brings history and mystery to life! Set in England in 1877, this enthralling tale follows twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe, who navigates life at the Brighton aquarium while waiting for her mother’s return from Paris. When a giant octopus mysteriously arrives, everything changes. A budding artist, Vinnie discovers she can communicate through colors with the extraordinary cephalopod, unearthing a gripping story rich with courage and friendship.
This beautifully crafted book appeals to fans of exciting historical fiction and those intrigued by STEM and natural history themes. 'My Friend The Octopus' effortlessly blends adventure with historical insights, making it a perfect choice for young readers. Not only does it present a compelling narrative, but it also offers a unique glimpse into the Victorian era, enriched with non-fiction elements about marine life. Readers will get swept away in this stunning journey that highlights the trust and bond between a girl and her octopus friend.
Ideal for fans of 'The Murderer's Ape' and 'Darwin's Dragons', Lindsay Galvin delivers a tale that resonates with heartfelt themes and vibrant storytelling. This book is brand new, published by The Chicken House, and features 256 pages of exciting reading! Order now and introduce the young adventurer in your life to this unforgettable story.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable delivery options to get this magical book to your doorstep!
CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9781913696405
Publisher: THE CHICKEN HOUSE
Number of Pages 256
From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons comes a high-stakes aquatic adventure, perfect for fans of The Murderer's Ape! England, 1877, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mo...ther to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art, Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises she can communicate with the octopus through colour and - as a gripping mystery begins to unfold - discovers what true courage really means ... The second middle-grade historical adventure by critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons A gripping Victorian mystery with a touching connection between a young girl and an octopus at its heart Strong STEM and natural history themes with an underwater twist Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical mystery and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised story' THE TELEGRAPHRead less
This beautifully crafted book appeals to fans of exciting historical fiction and those intrigued by STEM and natural history themes. 'My Friend The Octopus' effortlessly blends adventure with historical insights, making it a perfect choice for young readers. Not only does it present a compelling narrative, but it also offers a unique glimpse into the Victorian era, enriched with non-fiction elements about marine life. Readers will get swept away in this stunning journey that highlights the trust and bond between a girl and her octopus friend.
Ideal for fans of 'The Murderer's Ape' and 'Darwin's Dragons', Lindsay Galvin delivers a tale that resonates with heartfelt themes and vibrant storytelling. This book is brand new, published by The Chicken House, and features 256 pages of exciting reading! Order now and introduce the young adventurer in your life to this unforgettable story.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable delivery options to get this magical book to your doorstep!
CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9781913696405
Publisher: THE CHICKEN HOUSE
Number of Pages 256
From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons comes a high-stakes aquatic adventure, perfect for fans of The Murderer's Ape! England, 1877, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mo...ther to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art, Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises she can communicate with the octopus through colour and - as a gripping mystery begins to unfold - discovers what true courage really means ... The second middle-grade historical adventure by critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons A gripping Victorian mystery with a touching connection between a young girl and an octopus at its heart Strong STEM and natural history themes with an underwater twist Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical mystery and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised story' THE TELEGRAPHRead less