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Once Upon A Fishbowl: The Story of a Blue Fish

by Aria Fafat
RM40.58 MYR Now RM29.41 MYR Save 28%
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Once Upon A Fishbowl: The Story of a Blue Fish
Once Upon A Fishbowl: The Story of a Blue Fish

Blue fish defies odds in magical underwater society.

Imagine a world where Serena Williams is a fish—yes, a blue fish—with dreams as big as her real-world counterpart. This book is a dive into a fascinating underwater realm with societal layers mirroring our own. "Once Upon A Fishbowl" will have you rooting for Selena Gilliams as she challenges 'yellow-privilege' and gender norms to play Bubble Ball. It's a tale that embarks on profound questions through a whimsical, imaginative narrative that sports fans and fantasy lovers alike can enjoy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Once Upon A Fishbowl: The Story of a Blue Fish

by Aria Fafat
RM40.58 MYR Now RM29.41 MYR Save 28%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM47.04 MYR  

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ISBN: 9789811188176
Authors: Aria Fafat
Publisher: Walking Stick Publication
Date of Publication: 2018-11-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Fantasy
Related Topics: Philosophy, Magical Realism, Race, Mythology, Retellings, Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 2 readers)

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A novel based on the life of tennis player Serena Williams - the one she might have had if she had been born in the magical ocean world of fish. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Blue fish defies odds in magical underwater society.

Imagine a world where Serena Williams is a fish—yes, a blue fish—with dreams as big as her real-world counterpart. This book is a dive into a fascinating underwater realm with societal layers mirroring our own. "Once Upon A Fishbowl" will have you rooting for Selena Gilliams as she challenges 'yellow-privilege' and gender norms to play Bubble Ball. It's a tale that embarks on profound questions through a whimsical, imaginative narrative that sports fans and fantasy lovers alike can enjoy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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