OCTO-BOY

What happens when a sarcastic octopus picks the wrong hero?Fifteen-year-old Oliver Finch isn't anyone's idea of world-saving material.He's average at everything-grades, popularity, luck-and struggles to finish even one task. But all that changes during a class trip to Aqua World when Ollie accidentally falls into a marine research tank and meets Sage: a talking, 700-year-old octopus who's secretly been guiding human civilization for centuries. Sage has one shocking announcement: Ollie is destined to inherit the Octa-Gift-the power to think, move, and act in eight directions at once-and become a legendary protector of balance and chaos.Unfortunately, Ollie's newfound ability to multitask on an unimaginable scale does more harm than good. Suddenly, he's eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner simultaneously, holding eight conversations at once, and playing video games while revising for school-all while sparking rumors about cheating, weirdness, and "phases." But as Sage trains Ollie in secret (often disguised as terrible household objects), an urgent conspiracy unfolds: intelligent sea creatures like dolphins and squid are disappearing across the globe. The culprit? Dr. Magnus Kraken, billionaire owner of Aqua World, whose plans for ocean domination hinge on his terrifying new device, the Mind Tide Engine.With the fate of the planet hanging by a thread, Ollie must embrace his chaotic powers to stop Kraken's machine before it enslaves every living creature on Earth. But how is he supposed to save the world when he can barely get through his homework? And will anyone believe his wild tales of secret octopus mentors and villainous billionaires?This laugh-out-loud, fast-paced adventure is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and How to Train Your Dragon. Blending whimsical humor, suspenseful action, and heartfelt moments, it's a magical tale of bravery, friendship, and embracing who you are-even if who you are is a multitasking superhero with eight powers. Join Ollie and Sage in their hilarious and high-stakes mission. The world's strangest duo is ready to prove that great heroes come in unexpected forms-and sometimes, they have eight arms. Get your copy today!