Marcellous, the giant octopus, builds a special relationship with Tova, the aquarium cleaner, which helps Tova to unravel a surprising discovery of meeting her grandson. This is an easy and joyful reading, and you are going to love it. Marcellous' smart human-like behavior, the unheard conversations, and internal thoughts of Marcellus and Tova offer some clues about the plot.
Publisher’s description:
After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her 18-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over 30 years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors --- until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late.
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