{"product_id":"inked-by-karen-wasson-illustrated-by-jake-a-minton-available-1-may-2026","title":"Inked by Karen Wasson \/ Illustrated by Jake A Minton","description":"\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.cs1EF720B{12pt;font-weight:bold;color:#000000;font-style:italic;Times New Roman;} .cs3388614{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt} .cs1EFB4FB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:italic;Times New Roman;} .csE507C6C{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;text-align:left;line-height:1.15;list-style-type:disc;Arial} .cs13DCAC4{text-align:left;margin:12pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt} .cs982313B{12pt;font-weight:bold;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Times New Roman;} .cs97DFFCB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Times New Roman;} .csFF8EE4B{12pt;font-weight:bold;color:#000000;font-style:normal;SIMSUN;}\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\t\r\n\t\u003cp class=\"cs13DCAC4\"\u003e\u003ca id=\"_DX_FRAG_STARTFRAGMENT\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csFF8EE4B\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe bestselling new-release Australian graphic novel of 2025! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csFF8EE4B\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003eFor fans of Remy Lai's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EF720B\"\u003ePawcasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Raina Telgemeier's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EF720B\"\u003eDrama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes this hilarious enemies-to-besties graphic novel, about a kid who just wants to blend in and an opera-singing octopus who loves to stand out ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 12-year-old Sid discovers a talking octopus in his family’s fish shop, he is shocked – and annoyed. Otto the octopus is cheeky, demanding, and won’t leave Sid alone until he helps Otto get to the ocean … roughly 300 kilometres away!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Sid has bigger fish to fry. He has to figure out how to get into the art school of his dreams, or else high school next year will be a nightmare. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCan these frenemies find a way to work together, or will it all end in disaster? Or even worse … will Sid and Otto realise they actually make a pretty great team?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrimming with hilarity, hijinks and plenty of heart, the first graphic novel from author Karen Wasson and CBCA-acclaimed illustrator Jake A Minton sparkles with slapstick humour and fish-out-of-water misunderstandings. With extraordinary full-colour artwork and a bonus 'making of' section at the end, readers of all ages will be surprised and delighted with this stand-out suburban adventure for middle-grade readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs13DCAC4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003ePrepare to get INKED!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csFF8EE4B\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EF720B\"\u003eInked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the first release from Figment Books, the home of the best, boldest and most exciting graphic novels in Australian publishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul start=\"1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eChildren's Book Council of Australia, Younger Readers Award – Notable Book\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs1EF720B\"\u003eInked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs982313B\"\u003eis perfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eIndependent readers aged 8-12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eFans of graphic novels like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EFB4FB\"\u003ePawcasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EFB4FB\"\u003eDrama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs1EFB4FB\"\u003eTreasure in the Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eParents, teachers and librarians seeking entertaining friendship stories with high-quality visual storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"csE507C6C\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eGift-givers looking for a kids' graphic novel with beautiful artwork, memorable characters and plenty of belly laughs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cp class=\"cs3388614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eGraphic novel and young readers' book clubs wanting an entertaining story with opportunities to explore themes such as bullying, friendship dramas and decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Kangaroo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43909468946520,"sku":"9781761212475","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8343\/1000\/files\/9781761212475_1.jpg?v=1774399987","url":"https:\/\/redkangaroobooks.au\/products\/inked-by-karen-wasson-illustrated-by-jake-a-minton-available-1-may-2026","provider":"Red Kangaroo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}