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The Little Mermaid

Name: The Little Mermaid
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
ISBN: 9781409555902

By Alan Marks

A mermaid swaps her enchanting voice for legs—but will the prince ever discover her secret?

enchanting evocative timeless

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.4

From 5 readers

Genres

Fairy Tales Classics

What is The Little Mermaid about?

Dive into the enchanting tale of a young mermaid who dreams of life on land. She sacrifices her melodious voice to a sea witch in exchange for legs, hoping to win the heart of a handsome prince. This beautifully retold classic is brought to life with Alan Marks' evocative watercolour illustrations, captivating young readers with its timeless themes of love and sacrifice.

About the author

Alan Marks is a talented illustrator from England who has brought many stories to life with his beautiful and gentle artwork. He has illustrated books such as 'The Little Ships' and 'The Spirit of the Forest'. Alan loves drawing nature and animals, and his pictures help make reading even more exciting and magical for children.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2013

First published

1837

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