"Consider the Octopus" by Piper Goodeve follows the journey of a young girl named Zara, who is grappling with the complexities of growing up and the pressures of familial expectations. When her eccentric, former marine biologist mother disappears during a research trip, Zara embarks on a quest to find her, plunging into a world filled with mysteries and the deep ocean's wonders. Along the way, she encounters diverse characters and learns about friendship, courage, and the importance of following one's own path. The story intertwines themes of self-discovery and the deep connections between humans and nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2022 by Blackstone Publishing .

Nora Raleigh Baskin is the acclaimed author of many books for junior and teen readers, including Surfacing and All We Know of Love. She lives in Connecticut. Gae Polisner is a wife, mother, and family law attorney/mediator by trade, but a writer by calling. The Pull of Gravity is her first novel.