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Ariel: the birthday surprise

By Gail Herman

Ariel’s birthday wish traps her beneath the waves—can she escape before losing Eric forever?

magical adventurous heart-warming underwater

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Ariel: the birthday surprise about?

Ariel is thrilled when her sister Aquata celebrates her birthday with a special concert beneath the sea. Ariel wishes Prince Eric could join the fun, but humans cannot breathe underwater. When Aquata makes a heartfelt birthday wish for Ariel to stay with her family forever, a rare solar eclipse causes the wish to come true. Now Ariel is trapped as a mermaid and must find a way to break the spell before she loses Eric and her life on land.

About the author

Gail Herman is a talented author who has written many exciting books for children. She has worked on popular stories like 'Who Was...?' biographies, which help young readers learn about famous people from history. Gail enjoys creating adventures and fun facts that inspire children to explore the world through reading.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2011

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