SONG OF A THOUSAND SEAS

Houdini is a Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea). She has nine brains, eight arms, three hearts, zero bones, 3'154 suckers and is a master of disguise. She likes to hide, to hunt, to steal, to explore, and she dreams of being Home in the Wild Sea.

Houdini is sick of the waves of people who come every day to gawk at her aquarium tank, and wants them all to GO AWAY! But then her keeper brings a young one who is different. Whose busy brain buzzes with so many thoughts, too wild to settle and be. Whose words sink deep into Houdini's skin.

When the Sea's singing turns to howling, a calling too strong to resist, Houdini must plan her escape. But she can't get there on her own. Can the young one help her get Home?

A lyrical and experimental verse novel by the author of the multi-award-winning Bone Sparrow and The Way of Dog.

Zana Fraillon is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning author of books for children and young adults. Her work has been published in over 15 countries and is in development for both stage and screen. She has degrees in history and teaching and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing at LaTrobe University. Zana's passion for empowering young people to find their voice is a feature of both her books and her work with writers of all ages.