Alex and the Squid, (Hardcover)

<p><b>When Alex doesn't have money for the school book fair, he makes a decision with giant consequences</b></p><p><i>Alex made a decision.</i></p><p><i>In a quick motion, he tucked the book under his arm and walked back to the classroom.</i></p><p><i>And yet, drifting under the current of excitement, something poked and tugged at him.</i></p><p>Every year when the school book fair comes around, Alex just can't bear it. He loves books, but he never has any money to spend. But when there's a new book about squids and octopuses - the animals he's most fond of- at this year's fair, Alex decides to steal it. He sneaks it into his backpack and takes it home. </p><p>But then the golden giant squid from the book begins to visit him in his dreams, and Alex has to decide how to make things right.</p><ul><li>Features a relatable main character who loves books and cephalopods</li><li>Deals with the topic of privilege and fairness in an approachable, kid-friendly way</li><li>Endnotes provide more information about cephalopods, an author's note, and a social-emotional exercise about making mistakes</li></ul>

• Alex and the Squid, (Hardcover)
• Author: Meghan Wilson Duff
• ISBN: 9798888599143
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-10-06
• Page Count: 32