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No Place for an Octopus

By Claire Zorn
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No Place for an Octopus by Claire Zorn is a delightful children's book that follows the story of a young boy named Felix who discovers an octopus in his bathtub. With humour and warmth, the book explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the curiosity of children as Felix learns about the unique traits and needs of his unexpected guest. This charming tale is perfectly suited for young readers eager for playful adventure and gentle lessons about nature and responsibility.
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No Place for an Octopus

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Dive into this sweet and sensory journey through one boy's imagination.

After discovering an octopus in the rock pools at the beach, a boy wonders about all the fun adventures they could share if he took the octopus home. From multi-award-winning author Claire Zorn comes this gentle tale of friendship and understanding.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702262609

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 227.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Claire Zorn Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Claire Zorn is the author of three novels for young adults- The Sky So Heavy, The Protected and One Would Think the Deep. Published to critical acclaim both nationally and internationally, her novels have won multiple awards, most notably the Prime Minister's Literary Awards for Young Adult Fiction, the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards - Young Adult Fiction Prize, the Western Australia Premier's Book Award for Young Adult Fiction and the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year (twice).

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