Inked

Inked by Karen Wasson, illustrated by Jake A Minton, is a laugh-out-loud Australian graphic novel with big-hearted chaos, gorgeous full-colour art, and an enemies-to-besties pairing you’ll be cheering for.

Twelve-year-old Sid wants nothing more than to blend in and win a place at the art school of his dreams. Then he finds Otto: a talking, opera-singing octopus living in his family’s fish shop. Otto is bold, bossy, and determined to get to the ocean—about 300 kilometres away—whether Sid likes it or not. As their odd-couple mission gathers momentum, Sid discovers that standing out (and trusting someone else) might be exactly what he needs.

Perfect for independent readers aged 8–12, fans of middle grade graphic novels, and anyone who loves friendship stories, school worries, and suburban adventure with a dash of bullying and decision-making themes.

Add Inked to your shelf and see what mischief two unlikely teammates can make.