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A hilariously offbeat, mostly underwater adventure about a girl who finally meets her absent father - only to discover that he's not exactly human. Winner of the Ampersand Prize!

Aside from her school burning down (twice!), Becky's life is fairly predictable - and that's just how she likes it. So when her dad turns up out of the blue, she's not interested in meeting him. After all, he's a total stranger. And kind of strange. But Becky can't help wondering: what's the Ceremony of the Waves he insists on taking her to? Why did he leave her and her mum? Why is he so keen to get into the ocean? And ... why does he smell like fish?

This brilliantly funny middle-grade novel brims with merfolk, surprising sea creatures and villainous platypuses, and cleverly weaves in themes of friendship, masculinity and family ties - making it a must-read book for libraries, classrooms and book clubs.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781761216794
Published: September 2026

Number of pages: 240
Width: 128 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing