Marina lives in Merlington, a fish-obsessed seaside town . . .
Unfortunately, she doesn’t care for fish; she loves to tell 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 lurks among the fishmongers . . .
🐟 The debut novel by Richard Pickard, a fresh new voice in children's fiction and winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman's Choice 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!
Published 5th August 2021
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