An action-packed, humorous middle-grade adventure about an octopus whose eight arms have minds of their own—and his quest for friendship, courage, and a place to call home.
Everyone deserves a home, but compassion is a rare find among octopuses.
Born into the solitary world of octopuses, Jack has always longed for something his kind rarely seeks: friends, community, and a place to belong.
Jack isn't exactly an ordinary octopus, either. His eight arms have minds, personalities, and agendas of their own—from the fearless Daredevil and theatrical Charmer to the anxious Scaredy-Cat and cynical Witter. Keeping them all working together is an adventure in itself.
When Jack learns of a far-off octopus sanctuary called Octlandia, he sets off on a daring voyage with his witty lobster friend, Claw. Their journey takes them from the deepest ocean trenches to the open skies, through encounters with dangerous predators, bizarre sea creatures, unexpected allies, and situations no octopus has ever faced.
But finding Octlandia is only part of Jack's journey. To find a true home, he may first have to discover how to accept the very things that make him different.
Filled with humor, cinematic ocean adventure, friendship, heart, and more than 70 original digital interior illustrations, The Adventures of Jacktopus: In Search of Home is a 55,000-word middle grade fantasy adventure for readers who love unforgettable characters, imaginative worlds, and stories about finding where you belong.
