Mermaid
By Cerrie Burnell
A non-swimmer discovers his wheelchair-bound friend may hold a secret beneath the waves.
Genres
What is Mermaid about?
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)
This edition
2015
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