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The Singing Mermaid

By Julia Donaldson

Adjectives

captivating rhythmic vibrant

Genres

Animals Poetry/Verse Fairy Tales

Synopsis

The Singing Mermaid is lured away from her ocean home by the promise of fame and fortune at Sam Sly's circus. However, she soon discovers that life in a tank is not as glamorous as she imagined. With the help of her new circus friends, she devises a daring plan to escape and return to the freedom of the sea.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

30 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2013

Community rating

Average score: 4.94

From 18 readers

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