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The Mermaid in the Millpond

By Lucy Strange

Adjectives

atmospheric engaging poignant

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family Fantasy

Synopsis

Bess escapes the London workhouse for a job at a rural cotton mill, only to find harsh conditions and no way out. Rumours of a monster in the millpond seem absurd until she witnesses something stirring in the water. Is it a fearsome beast or a lonely creature, like herself, longing for freedom?

About the author

Lucy Strange is a British author who loves writing magical and mysterious stories for children. She is known for her book 'The Secret of Nightingale Wood', which has been enjoyed by many young readers. Lucy enjoys exploring old houses and countryside, and her adventures often inspire the exciting tales she creates.

Pages

88 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2022

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