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Maile Meloy
1 Books
Maile Meloy is an acclaimed American author known for her compelling fiction spanning works for both adults and younger readers. She is particularly celebrated for her captivating middle-grade fantasy trilogy, which features the beloved titles The Apothecary, The Apprentices, and The After-Room. Through her vivid storytelling, Meloy weaves intricate, magical adventures that explore historical settings and themes of friendship, cementing her place as a prominent voice in children's literature.
Deep in a cozy undersea cave, a clever octopus lives a happy and peaceful life. Everything is perfect until a diver captures him and brings him to a bright, noisy aquarium.
Now, instead of exploring the wide ocean, the octopus is given tests that look like toys and the same food every single day. The routine is boring, and he misses his wild home. He knows he cannot stay in this glass tank forever. When night falls and the aquarium grows quiet, the clever octopus decides it is time to make a daring, secret escape.
Dive into this exciting and heartfelt journey about the thrill of freedom and the strong pull of home. You will cheer for the great escape artist as he uses all his tricks to find his way back to the ocean where he belongs.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
