The Escape Artist: A True Story of Octopus Adventure (Hardcover)

When Inky the Octopus slipped out of his tank at the National Aquarium in New Zealand, his audacious escape made headlines around the world!

A rock. A pot. Some sand. A light. And those same four walls, day in and day out. Inky has only ever known his tank, but understimulated and craving answers, he watches the people walk by and wonders where they go—until one fateful day when the lock on his tank is left unlatched. Inky escapes, miraculously making his way into a drainpipe and back out to the open ocean.

Inky’s story is all true! Award-winning author and biologist Thor Hanson’s rhyming text is funny, engaging, and informative, highlighting the innate intelligence of these fascinating creatures. Galia Bernstein’s vibrant, tentacle-filled artwork is the perfect complement, capturing Inky’s curiosity and resourcefulness. For readers who love true stories about animals, this book is a viral sensation come to life.

Extensive back matter includes fun facts about octopuses, aquariums, and the real-life details of Inky’s escape. A must-read for aspiring marine biologists and fans of The Soul of an Octopus!