This book tells about the fabulous adventures of a young octopus. It is written in an easy and accessible language and, it seems to us, will be of interest to both children and adult audiences. In their work, the authors turned to the underwater world and chose an unusual hero of the story - an octopus. Children and their parents will learn about the interesting features and unique beauties of the underwater world, about the life of various marine inhabitants. And how exciting it is to, together with the hero of the story, make friends with an unusual crayfish named Homebody, meet a magical golden fish and an amazing bird, the Albatross. And, of course, get into the reserved castle of the cunning and treacherous octopus king, participate in the most difficult competitions to win the heart of the king’s youngest daughter, the beautiful princess. In these competitions, the hero wins, but then something happens that overnight turns his whole life around and makes him look at the world and his place in this world differently. And finally realize what true happiness consists of.