- Title:
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The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy
- Written by:
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Richard Pickard
- Read by:
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Theo Solomon
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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5
- Duration:
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6 hours 4 minutes
- Published:
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August 05 2021
- Available Date:
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August 05 2021
- Age Category:
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Children (8+)
- ISBN:
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9781867550891
- Genres:
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Fiction; Children's Fiction; Fantasy; Fantasy Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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Format
Price
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Award winning author
Debut novel
UK Author
Winner AudioFile Earphones Award 2021
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 meets William while exploring the haunted pier in her seaside town. But William is not like other boys.
He’s ... different – with crab claws for hands and tentacles that stretch from his head. What he needs from Marina – if she’s ready – is a friend who can help him to unravel the fishy mystery of his past ...
‘[A] gem of a book … such a fantastic read with memorable characters, perfect fishy puns, and a really charming voice.’
Jennifer Killick
‘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 series
'Crammed to the gills with everything I want in a middle-grade book … I was swept right into the vivid world of Merlington and adored the larger-than-life characters!’
Jasbinder Bilan author of Asha & The Spirit Bird and Tamarind & The Star Of Ishta.
‘A wonderfully silly story of danger, mystery, and sashimi. Packed with fishy puns and a truly awful villain, great for younger readers who like tall tales!’
Alastair Chisholm
'Narrator Theo Solomon delightfully introduces the English village of Merlington and its fish-loving inhabitants. Martina Minnow rescues abandoned William, who has tentacles for hair and crab claws for hands. Solomon delivers endless lessons about fish, stories about the town's 17 competitive fishmongers, and the residents' suspicions about William and the Minnow family. In addition to deftly conveying Marina's steadfast attitude toward William, Solomon's standout portrayal is that of homebound Granny Minnow, who supplies clues as Marina and William search for the mysterious fisherman who saved William as a baby. Audio is the ideal format for a heartwarming tale that emphasizes accepting those who are different.'
AudioFile Magazine
‘The story has been polished like a pebble in a gift shop … so charming and quirky.’
The Times
‘Full of heart, adventure and wordplay’
Waterstones.com