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Mermaid's Diary

Name: Mermaid's Diary
ISBN: 9781529009392

By Chris Riddell

Adjectives

charming imaginative humorous

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Atalanta Scrimshaw, a shy mermaid from Sleepy Cove, cherishes collecting messages in bottles and riding seahorses. Her tranquil life is disrupted when developers plan to turn her home into a luxury golf resort. Determined to save Sleepy Cove, Atalanta rallies her friends to thwart the impending destruction.

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

2025

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