A Fishboy Named Sashimi by Dan Santat

Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9781250360007

See also: The Aquanaut [ACHUKA Book of the Day 1 Apr 2022]

“Goofy, exaggerated facial expressions telegraph Sashimi’s shock, Joey’s worry, and Poopdeck Pete’s comedic determination to face his aquatic foe. A yellow-green color scheme evokes bayside swampiness. Introducing a hero who’s both relatable and ridiculous, this first in a new series promises more compelling adventures ahead… Silly yet sincere, a satisfying start to a serial story of self-discovery.” KIRKUS “My 8 yo son asked us to purchase this book after Mr. Dan Santat visited his school. He loved this book, so much so that he has now read it 2 times. While he was reading, I would catch him giggling and smiling the whole time. He talks about Sashimi all the time…” Amazon reader “Slapstick adventure, middle school hijinks, and churlish humor drip from this literal fish-out-of-water tale…” PublishersWeekly

A graphic novel aimed at the 7–11 readership.

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In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He’s come from the ocean, in search of others like him. He is… a fishboy named SASHIMI!

To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he’s clearly a fish out of water!

When Sashimi finds out the whole town is on the hunt for the Beast of Barnacle Bay — a creature who sounds a lot like Sashimi — hijinks ensue! Fortunately, with the help of a new friend and the class goldfish, Sashimi figures out a way to stay afloat.

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Originally published at https://www.achuka.co.uk on June 12, 2026.