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The Little Mermaid

By H.C. Anderson

A mermaid trades her voice for legs—but can she save her family before time runs out?

magical adventurous exciting heart-warming

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Fairy Tales

What is The Little Mermaid about?

Ariel, a curious mermaid princess, longs to explore the human world above the waves. After rescuing Prince Eric from a storm, she dreams of becoming human and winning his love. Defying her father, King Triton, Ariel makes a dangerous bargain with Ursula, the sea witch, giving up her beautiful voice for a pair of legs. With help from Flounder and Sebastian, she must break Ursula’s spell, prove her courage and protect her family before time runs out.

About the author

H.C. Andersen was a Danish writer whose magical fairy tales have delighted readers around the world. He created much-loved stories such as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina and The Snow Queen. His imaginative characters, surprising adventures and gentle lessons continue to inspire children, families and storytellers today.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2003

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