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The Benefits of Being an Octopus

Silhouette of a girl walking above a large blue and purple octopus.
Ann Braden

Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team, and she begins to speak out.

Award Years
2020-2021
Award Category
SC Junior Book Award

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