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The boy and the octopus

By Caryl Lewis

When bullies strike, Stanley’s octopus helps him discover a surprising way to be seen.

lyrical tender imaginative emotional

Genres

Fantasy Feelings/Wellbeing Friendship/Family

What is The boy and the octopus about?

Stanley loves his octopus toy and dreams of changing colour, hiding away and disappearing whenever life feels frightening. At school, bullies make him wish he could become invisible. Stanley struggles to explain his feelings, but his imagination helps him discover a new way to express himself. With courage, creativity and the support of his octopus, he learns to face what scares him and show the world who he really is.

About the author

Caryl Lewis is a popular author from Wales who loves writing stories for children and young people. She is best known for her book 'The Magician’s Daughter' and has won awards for her exciting and imaginative stories. Caryl enjoys exploring the countryside, and her books are often filled with adventure and magic.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2024

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