A Mermaid's Diary
By Chris Riddell
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Atalanta Scrimshaw, a shy mermaid from Sleepy Cove, enjoys collecting messages in bottles and riding seahorses. Her peaceful life is disrupted when developers plan to turn her home into a luxury resort. Determined to save Sleepy Cove, Atalanta rallies her friends to thwart the development and protect their underwater world.
About the author
Chris Riddell is a talented British author and illustrator, best known for creating the exciting Ottoline series and drawing the magical pictures in The Edge Chronicles. His wonderful stories and detailed illustrations inspire children to use their imaginations, and he has won several awards for his books. Chris loves sharing his passion for reading and drawing with young readers.
Pages
240 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Published
2026
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