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Pirate and Mer-King

Name: Pirate and Mer-King
ISBN: 9780560000504

By Sheila K. McCullagh

Pirates meet the Mer-King—but what secrets lurk in his strange underwater kingdom?

adventurous · magical · mysterious · exciting

Genres

Fantasy Adventure

What is Pirate and Mer-King about?

A band of pirates sails into strange and dangerous waters, where they come face to face with the mysterious Mer-King. Beneath the waves lies a world filled with secrets, strange creatures and unexpected challenges. The pirates must use their courage and cleverness as they try to understand the Mer-King and find their way through this exciting adventure. With vivid fantasy, seafaring danger and plenty of suspense, this short story is designed for children developing their reading skills.

About the author

Sheila K. McCullagh was a British author who wrote many much-loved books for children. She is best known for creating the magical 'Puddle Lane' and 'Tim and the Hidden People' series, which have helped generations of children learn to read and explore exciting new worlds through stories.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1972

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