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Mia Kingtide - the Octopus's Gift - The Secret of the Shell
Paperback
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile FictionScience & Nature
Publisher: Pitter Patter Diving LLC
Published: Jan 27 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.09 Width: 11.00 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A magical secret follows Mia home from the sea.
After her incredible tide pool adventure at Asilomar Beach, Mia Kingtide cannot stop thinking about the shimmering shell the octopus gave her. It was not like any shell she has ever seen. It feels warm in her hands, almost like it is alive, and it seems to glow brightest when Mia is near the water. Mia keeps it close everywhere she goes, and at bedtime its gentle light dances across her room like sunlight on waves, making the whole world feel a little more magical.
Then something unexpected happens.
Mia begins to notice strange little changes around her, the kind you might miss if you were not paying attention. A tiny flicker of light when she is excited. A whisper-soft feeling in the air when she is worried. A moment that makes her pause and wonder if the ocean is still reaching for her, even miles from the shore. Mia tries to act normal, but her heart thumps with questions. Why does the shell react to her? What is it trying to tell her? And why does it feel like the sea is listening back?
At home, the mystery deepens when Sunny, Mia's goldfish, starts behaving in ways that make Mia stare twice. Sunny seems oddly focused, as if he is waiting for something. As if he understands more than a fish should. Mia leans in, listening closely, and suddenly she realizes she is not the only one paying attention. The shell is not just a treasure. It is a message. A promise. A doorway to something bigger.
The shell is waking up. Something inside Mia is waking up too.
Beautifully illustrated and filled with wonder, heart, and seaside mystery, Mia Kingtide: The Secret of the Shell is perfect for ages 4-7. It is a cozy, exciting next step in Mia's journey toward becoming a Guardian of the Coast, inspiring curiosity, courage, and a deeper love for the ocean and the creatures who call it home.
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