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Dear mermaid

By Alan Durant

A mysterious letter leads Holly from a sandy beach into a secret underwater celebration.

magical · adventurous · charming · imaginative

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Dear mermaid about?

During her summer holiday, Holly finds a mermaid’s purse on the beach beside her cottage. Wondering who has lost it, she writes a letter to its owner. The next day, Holly receives a reply from Princess Kora, who lives beneath the sea. The two new friends begin an exciting seaside adventure, sharing secrets about mermaid life and working together to help with an important underwater celebration. Along the way, Holly discovers that mysterious messages can lead to magical friendships.

About the author

Alan Durant is a British author who has written many exciting books for children, including the popular story 'Burger Boy'. He loves using his imagination to create funny, adventurous tales that make reading fun. Alan enjoys visiting schools to share his love of stories and to inspire young readers and writers.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2007

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