"Meddour’s sweet and funny story about an anxious cephalopod and his sea cucumber friend will entertain youngsters as they dive into this action-packed, aquatic adventure that works both as an exciting story and a clever way to inspire self-belief." -- Lancashire Evening Post

"This charming underwater adventure, which is full of warmth and humour, demonstrates that with courage and self-belief, anyone can achieve great things. Rich, colourful illustrations fill each page, bringing this delightful tale to life for a young audience." -- BookTrust

"This was a hit in assembly which is really the greatest test of all ... It's a great, entertaining read for all ages." -- Books For Keeps

"A vibrant, funny and rich story that may help us look more closely at heroic lessons and the importance of our marine life." -- Armadillo Magazine

"With vibrant illustrations by Duncan Beedie and lots of sea life to enjoy, this is a lovely story about the way we all have a part to play." -- Parents in Touch

"The illustrations are full of Beedie’s trademark humour and warmth, adding beautiful depth to the pages. A gentle underwater exploration of having the courage to overcome your fears and realising that you don’t have to be the biggest or the flashiest fish in the sea to be of worth." -- Library Girl and Book Boy

"One which is as funny for the grown-ups as the young readers." -- Book Murmuration / Louise Nettleton

"There are talking points aplenty once you’ve shared this super splashy story." -- Jill Bennett / Red Reading Hub

Wendy Meddour was brought up in the seaside town of Aberystwyth. She loved the sea, but she loved books even more, so she left the seaside to study. After getting her doctorate, Wendy went to teach English Literature at Oxford University. But now she’s got the best of both worlds. She lectures, writes and reads her books at a university near the seaside in Devon.

Duncan has been drawing and doodling since childhood, sprawled out on his parent’s living room carpet with felt tip in fist. He now sits upright to draw from his studio in Bristol, where he lives with his wife, daughter and demanding springer spaniel.