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Michael Debenham

In this hilarious middle-grade novel, 13-year-old Becky discovers that her long-lost dad is actually a merman!

A hilariously offbeat, mostly underwater adventure about a girl who finally meets her absent father – only to discover that he's not exactly human. Winner of the Ampersand Prize!

Aside from her school burning down (twice!), Becky's life is fairly predictable – and that's just how she likes it. So when her dad turns up out of the blue, she's not interested in meeting him. After all, he's a total stranger. And kind of strange. But Becky can't help wondering: what's the Ceremony of the Waves he insists on taking her to? Why did he leave her and her mum? Why is he so keen to get into the ocean? And … why does he smell like fish?

From Ampersand Prize-winning debut author Michael Debenham comes this brilliantly funny middle-grade novel, perfect for fans of Nat Amoore and Get Your Act Together, Doris Kozlowski by Jo Dabrowski.

Details:
ISBN:
9781761216794
Format:
Paperback
Page Count:
288
Dimensions:
19.80cm x 12.80cm
Publisher:
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

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