Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

In the lively coastal town of Coral Cove, 16-year-old Ruby Gillman feels like an outsider. With her blue-green hair, a tendency to dwell on the ocean floor, and an undeniable knack for swimming, Ruby struggles to fit in with her peers at Coral High. While other teens are consumed with prom plans and social media stardom, Ruby is more concerned about her hidden identity as a teenage kraken.

When the effects of an ancient family curse awaken by her 16th birthday, Ruby discovers she possesses extraordinary powers, including the ability to manipulate water and communicate with ocean creatures. As she grapples with this newfound identity, her best friend, the ambitious and fiercely loyal Emma, stands by her side, unaware of the depth of Ruby’s secrets. Their friendship is put to the test as Ruby learns more about her family’s tumultuous past, specifically the reason they’re forced to hide their true nature from the world.

Amidst the chaos of growing up, a sinister force brews in the ocean depths, threatening both the human world and the delicate underwater ecosystem. When Ruby’s secret comes to light after a confrontation with the mysterious and charming ocean-hunter, Finn, the stakes become even higher. Torn between her desire to live a normal life and her responsibility to protect both her kind and the town she loves, Ruby rallies her fellow krakens and a few brave human allies to fight back against an approaching threat.

As the countdown to the annual Coral Cove Festival begins, Ruby must navigate the challenges of teenage life, relationship dramas, and the responsibility of her newfound powers. With themes of self-acceptance, the importance of friendship, and the fight to preserve our oceans, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” is a captivating coming-of-age adventure that dives deep into the trials of adolescence while exploring the hidden wonders of the sea. Full of humor, heart, and exhilarating underwater battles, this series is a celebration of the beauty within identity and the bonds that tie us together, even beneath the waves.