A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi - by Dan Santat (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An Indie and USA Today Bestseller! A Read with Jenna Jr. pick!

"From the mega-talented Dan Santat comes a hilarious and beautifully illustrated tale of friendship, adventure and mystery. Sashimi is FRESH!!!" -Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants

He's funny. He's (too) friendly. He's... a fishboy named SASHIMI!

A new, graphic novel series from bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat.

In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He's come from the ocean, in search of others like him.

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.

Perfect for fans of Bad Guys, Sharkdog, and The Investigator series!

Don't miss other books in the series:
Book 2: Field Trip of Doom (coming soon)
Book 3: Double Trouble (coming soon)

Review Quotes

An Indie and USA Today Bestseller!
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
A B&N Best Book of the Year (So Far)
A Harvey Best Children's Book Award Nominee

"From the mega-talented Dan Santat comes a hilarious and beautifully illustrated tale of friendship, adventure and mystery. Sashimi is FRESH!!!" -Dav Pilkey, creator of Dogman and Captain Underpants

"Your kids? They will love it. Adults everywhere? They'll steal it when their kids are asleep to read it themselves. People, it is just. That. Good." -Betsy Bird, Evanston Public Library

★ "Santat is a master, with a wide variety of titles to his name, and this latest madcap adventure shows off the uproarious side of his decades of skill and talent. Dog Man fans looking for their next favorite series will line up for this." -Booklist, starred review

★ "Slapstick adventure, middle school hijinks, and churlish humor drip from this literal fish-out-of-water tale by Santat (Thick as Thieves).... [A] laugh-out-loud graphic novel series opener, which features a steady stream of jokes and bitingly funny asides" -Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Santat once again astounds... Overflowing with manic wit and charm, A Fishboy Named... Sashimi is bound to be the next great children's cartoon hero." -Shelf Awareness, starred review

★ "Clever diagrams, effective text-illustration interplay, and fully realized characters balance comic energy with emotional depth. Themes of friendship and finding community in others resonate strongly... A must-purchase for all middle grade graphic novel collections."-School Library Journal, starred review

"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

"Santat leans into his zany side with this graphic-novel-series launch about a fish out of water--literally... Readers who enjoy their first visit to Barnacle Bay are in luck, as a second Sashimi book is on the horizon." -Horn Book

"[W]acky humor [lands] this a spot between Dog Man and Hilo on the early graphic novel shelf." -BCCB

"The story mixes humour and adventure, making it a huge hit with kiddos who worship characters like Dog Man. Santat never disappoints, and this madcap, hijinks-filled tale will immediately engage readers." -Book RIot

Also by Dan Santat:

A First Time for Everything
Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature
Six Starred Reviews

After the Fall
An NPR Best Book of the Year
Five Starred Reviews

About the Author

Dan Santat has published over 100 books for children. His most notable works include A First Time for Everything (A National Book Award winner), The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend (Caldecott Medal winner), All the Hulk Feels (Eisner Award Winner), Are We There Yet? (#1 New York Times bestseller), and After the Fall (New York Times bestseller). His artwork is also featured in the bestselling series The Misfts by Lisa Yee, Detective Duck by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, and Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and many, many pets.