In this episode of the Your Kid’s Next Read Friday First Chapters series:
John Stanton reads ‘The Adventures of Squidape’
John Stanton reads from ‘The Adventures of Squidape’, his debut illustrated middle-grade novel
About John Stanton
John Stanton is a school librarian with a background in English Literature who firmly believes that the power of a good story can strongly and powerfully impact the life of a child.
His debut book, ‘The Adventures of Squipape’, was originally written to infuse his two daughters with the knowledge that creativity and a good imagination are valuable, life-giving assets. John lives and works in the New England region of New South Wales.
About ‘The Adventures of Squidape’
Roland Bickering-Jones likes facts, lists, and things that make sense. He likes them a lot. Which is tricky, because ever since his mum died, nothing makes sense at all.
He also has a passion for an obscure comic book series. In “The Adventures of Squidape,” the hero, a half-squid, half-ape character, always outsmarts the villains and Roland dreams of being as brave. His dad, Digby, runs a second-hand shop, and the best part of the day is when Roland gets to spend time with his favourite customers: a quirky group of elderly people known as The Collectors.
When Roland spirals into magical thinking, trying to rationalise the loss of his mother by imagining she is on a secret mission, one of their elderly friends suggest Digby take him to Yumpy for a beachfront holiday. But the quiet seaside town is hiding a big secret: a suspicious antiques shop called The Itchy Fingers Emporium, run by people who seem very friendly.
When Roland recognises an object he knows was stolen from one of The Collectors, he soon discovers that paying attention can be a superpower, and that Squidape isn’t the only hero in town!
A warm, quirky, illustrated middle-grade cosy mystery with gentle humour and heart, featuring excerpts from Roland’s favourite comics.
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