{"product_id":"the-octopus-escapes-isbn-9781984812698","title":"The Octopus Escapes","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author comes this poignant, lyrical tale about nature's great escape artist—perfect for fans of the Oscar-winning documentary film \u003ci\u003eMy Octopus Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe octopus is happy in his undersea cave until one day, a diver captures him and takes him to live in an aquarium. The humans give him food and tests that look like toys. But every day is the same, and the octopus soon tires of captive life. And so, under the cover of darkness, he makes his daring escape...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaile Meloy and Felicita Sala bring us a story full of excitement and heart, about the thrill of hard-won freedom and the pull of home.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Octopus Escapes\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Indie Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a beautifully illustrated picture book that manages to be lighthearted and fun whilst also exploring the negative implications of keeping animals—especially animals caught in the wild—in captivity.” —\u003ci\u003eGeekMom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Stunning . . . Sure to entertain readers.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sala’s vibrant illustrations teem with life . . . Readers will get a great glimpse into the capabilities of the wonderfully brainy octopus in this sweet meditation on the tradeoffs between living in safe comfort and making your own way in the world.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] satisfying home-away-home narrative . . . Offers an opportunity for conversation with young readers about the roles of zoos and aquariums.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sala (\u003ci\u003eGreen on Green\u003c\/i\u003e) contributes vibrant art . . . The tender narrative is gratifying and may serve as an effective jumping-off point for discussions about animal captivity.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Children will be drawn to the colorful, cute octopus and the diversity sea life contained in the bright illustrations.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] delightful introduction to the problem-solving abilities of one of the most intelligent animals on our planet . . . Sala’s vibrant illustrations bring this small creature to life.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003eMaile Meloy is the bestselling author of a middle-grade trilogy: \u003ci\u003eThe Apothecary\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award and the California Book Awards Gold Medal; \u003ci\u003eThe Apprentices\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe After-Room\u003c\/i\u003e. She also writes short stories, essays, and novels for adults. She grew up in Montana and lives in Los Angeles. Visit her online at mailemeloy.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFelicita Sala received Italy's Premio Andersen for her work illustrating many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eShe Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e by Lynn Fulton, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book; \u003ci\u003eJoan Procter, Dragon Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e by Patricia Valdez; and \u003ci\u003eI Don't Draw, I Color!\u003c\/i\u003e by Adam Lehrhaupt. Visit her online at FelicitaSala.com. Follow her on Instagram @felicita.sala.","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304118407397,"sku":"NP9781984812698","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781984812698.jpg?v=1767740769","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-octopus-escapes-isbn-9781984812698","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}