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The Keeper of the Octopus

The Keeper of the Octopus

by Neridah McMullin

Format
Paperback
Category
Children
Publisher
Walker Books
Publish Date
October 2025

Engaging, heartfelt and imaginative - magical realism from the award-winning author of Evie and Rhino

Since her father sailed away, Uncle Isaac is the only family Pippy has left. Together they spend their days fishing off the coast, until one day Pippy is knocked into the sea and rescued by a gentle, giant creature ...

Uncle Isaac knows it's time to tell Pippy the truth. Pippy is the descendent of a long line of Keepers - the Keeper of the Octopus, responsible for the giant octopus who protects the fisherfolk of the village. At first, Pippy is hesitant to meet Octavia, but soon the octopus is sharing her dreams with Pippy and they recognise each other as kindred spirits. But when the Calamary Brothers come to Portablow, she learns of their search for a particular giant octopus. It's up to Pippy - and her rag-tag crew of a cat, a dog, a hobgoblin called Ferg and an albatross - to rescue Octavia from the Calamary's clutches.

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