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Ragboy, Rats and the Surging Sea

By Alan Temperley

Adjectives

gripping imaginative suspenseful

Genres

Fantasy Adventure

Synopsis

Silas, a rag-and-bone boy, survives by scavenging the city's streets and beachcombing along the wild sea. After a fierce storm, he discovers an injured mermaid—a fierce girl with a tail and claws—on the shore. Offering her shelter, Silas soon faces danger from ruthless gangs who see the mermaid as a means to untold riches.

About the author

Alan Temperley is a British author who enjoys writing exciting stories for children. He is best known for his book 'Harry and the Wrinklies', which has made many readers laugh and imagine wonderful adventures. Alan’s books are full of fun, interesting characters, and lots of surprises to keep you turning the pages!

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

1998

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