When Marina discovers a boy called William with a head of tentacles and crab claws for hands, she resolves to help him unravel the mystery of his past. But danger lurks among the fishmongers of the seaside town of Merlington ...
Products specifications
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Author
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Richard Pickard |
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Availability
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Available |
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GBPPrice
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6.9900 |
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AR Level
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Middle Years, Book Level: 7.0 |
\r\n\r\n\r\n When Marina discovers a boy with a head of tentacles\r\n and crab claws for hands, she resolves to help him unravel the mystery\r\n of his past ...\r\n Charming and delightful ... a whimsical adventure story\r\n stuffed to the flippers with fish puns and fun.\r\n SAM SEDGMAN, CO-AUTHOR OF THE ADVENTURES ON TRAINS\r\n SERIES\r\n\r\nMarina lives in Merlington, a fish-obsessed\r\n seaside town. Unfortunately, she doesnt care for fish;\r\n she loves telling stories.\r\n\r\nMarina finds her best story\r\n yet when she explores the ruined, haunted pier: a boy called William\r\n with a head of tentacles and crab claws for hands. He has lived\r\n on the pier all his life, cared for by a fisherman who has since\r\n disappeared and who warned him always to remain hidden.\r\n\r\nTogether, the pair resolve to unravel the mystery of his past\r\n - but danger isnt far away ...\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n The debut novel by Richard Pickard, a fresh new voice\r\n in childrens fiction and winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairmans\r\n Choice Award 2019.\r\n\r\n A funny, dark, core middle-grade story touching on themes\r\n of lies, storytelling, secrets, acceptance and, of course, fish!\r\n\r\n\r\n Perfect for fans of Lemony Snickets A Series of\r\n Unfortunate Events and Edward Scissorhands!
