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Mermaid

By Cerrie Burnell

Adjectives

heartwarming imaginative inclusive

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Luka, a boy who lives by the sea but cannot swim, is captivated by Sylvia's graceful swimming. Sylvia teaches Luka to swim, and he dreams of underwater adventures with her as a mermaid. At school, when classmates ask about Sylvia's wheelchair, Luka explains it's because she's a mermaid. To him, she will always be a mermaid, and they look forward to many more adventures together.

About the author

Cerrie Burnell is a much-loved British author and former TV presenter. She is known for writing magical stories, including 'Harper and the Scarlet Umbrella' and 'The Ice Bear Miracle'. Cerrie loves inspiring children with her books, which are filled with adventure and imagination. She enjoys visiting schools and sharing her love of reading and writing.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2015

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