Debenhams

Ann Braden

Benefits of Being an Octopus Paperback Book

£14.43
Colour: Multi
Select a size:
Sold & Delivered by Ria Christie English Books
Delivery From £2.99 Or 49p On Orders Over £30
Standard Delivery in 5 working days
Eligible for return within 28 daysExclusions apply. Please see our returns policy
Worry-Free Delivery available with
  • Extend your return window to 35 days
  • 100% protection against any shipping mishaps
Learn more
Flexible payment options available
18+, T&C apply. Credit subject to status. Unregulated credit.
At a Glance
Touching coming-of-age story
Honest depiction of poverty
Unique octopus metaphor explored
Courageous protagonist's perspective shared
Thought-provoking exploration of debates
Description

One of Edutopias "25 Essential Middle School Reads from the Last Decade," NPR Best Book of 2018, Bank Street List for Best Childrens Books of 2019, Named to the Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher List, Maines Student Book Award List, Louisiana Young Readers Choice AwardList,Rhode Island Middle School Book Award 2020 List, 2020 Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award Nominee,2021 South CarolinaJunior Book AwardNominee,20202021 Truman Award (Missouri) Nominee,Middle School Virginia Readers Choice Titles for 20202021, Charlie May Simon Award 20202021 List,20212022 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee, and 2023 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award nominee. Some people can do their homework. Some people get to have crushes on boys. Some people have other things theyve got to do. Seventhgrader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger siblings after school every day while her mom works her shift at the pizza parlor. Not that her mom seems to appreciate it. At least theres Lenny, her moms boyfriendthey all get to live in his nice, clean trailer. At school, Zoey tries to stay under the radar. Her only friend Fuchsia has her own issues, and since theyre in an entirely different world than the rich kids, its best if no one notices them. Zoey thinks how much easier everything would be if she were an octopus eight arms to do eight things at once. Incredible camouflage ability and steady, unblinking vision. Powerful protective defenses. Unfortunately, shes not totally invisible,...

SKU: M9781510757677
Product Details & Care

Binding: Paperback;312 pages; Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing; Classification: YFB; Weight: 436 g; Dimensions: 139 x 208 x 24

Delivery

49p delivery on all orders over £30 (exc. Bulky Item Delivery)

Super Saver Delivery

£2.99

49p on orders over £30

Standard Delivery

£3.99

Express Delivery

£5.99

Next Day Delivery

£6.99

Order before Midnight

24/7 InPost Locker | Shop Collect

£2.49

Evri ParcelShop

£3.99

Evri ParcelShop | Express Delivery

£5.99

Premium DPD Next Day Delivery

£7.99

Order before 9pm Sunday - Friday and before 8pm Saturday

Bulky Item Delivery

£4.99

Northern Ireland Super Saver Delivery

£2.99

Northern Ireland Standard Delivery

£4.99

Northern Ireland Express Delivery

£5.99

Order before 7pm Sunday - Thursday (Delivery Monday - Saturday)

Unlimited free delivery for a year with Unlimited Delivery for £14.99

Find out more

Please note, some delivery methods are not available for products delivered by our brand partners & they may have longer delivery times

Find out more

Returns

Something not quite right? You have 28 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Click here to view our full Returns Policy.

We Think You'll Like

Sponsored Products