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Authors: Andrew Joyner, Zana Fraillon
Publisher: Lothian Children’s Books
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Released: 26 April, 2023
ISBN: 9780734421685

Etta and the Octopus

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Synopsis

A hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia's most respected writers for children and an award-winning illustrator.

FOUND!

One octopus!

Likes to eat tuna sandwiches.

Goes by the name of 'Oswald'.

It all began when Etta decided to take a bath... And realised she wasn't alone. In the bath sat Oswald. Etta had never had an octopus in her bath before.

At first, Etta thinks it might be fun to have Oswald around. But she soon learns that octopuses are not very good at being tidy... or cooking... or sharing... or even playing nicely.

Just as Etta has almost had enough, someone comes to claim Oswald. Oswald isn't perfect, but does Etta really want to send him away?

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Quirky, Heartwarming and Hilarious: Read an Extract from Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon, Illustrated by Andrew Joyner

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26 April 2023

Quirky, Heartwarming and Hilarious: Read an Extract from Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon, Illustrated by Andrew Joyner

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An Unlikely Friendship: Read Our Review of Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon, Illustrated by Andrew Joyner

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19 April 2023

An Unlikely Friendship: Read Our Review of Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon, Illustrated by Andrew Joyner

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About the author

Zana Fraillon

Zana Fraillon was born in Melbourne, but spent her early childhood in San Francisco.Zana has written two picture books for young children, a series for middle readers, and a novel for older readers based on research and accounts of survivors of the Forgotten Generation. She spent a year in China teaching English and now lives in Melbourne with her three sons, husband and two dogs.When Zana isn't reading or writing, she likes to explore the museums and hidden passageways scattered across Melbourne. They provide the same excitement as that moment before opening a new book - preparing to step into the unknown where a whole world of possibilities awaits.

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