Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Dive into a captivating tale of myth, magic, and forbidden love: Surface Encounter Amara, a mermaid princess from the hidden city of Kumari Kandam, longs for the world above the waves. When a chance encounter with a human sailor, Kael, throws her life into disarray, she finds herself venturing onto land in a desperate gamble. Disguised with a magical seashell, Amara must navigate the treacherous world of humans while keeping her true nature a secret. Their perilous journey is fraught with danger. Greedy pirates hunt for a mythical treasure, their path converging with Amara and Kael's desperate escape. As the truth of Amara's identity threatens to be exposed, they stumble upon a hidden network of protectors who guard the delicate balance between the human world and the underwater realm. But a powerful artifact, coveted by the warship pursuing them, threatens to shatter this peace. Amara and Kael, along with an unlikely ally – a young sailor named Finn – must race against time to warn the protectors and prevent a catastrophic event. Surface Encounter is a story that will captivate readers who enjoy: Mermaid fantasy: Explore a vibrant underwater city and the wonders that lie beneath the waves. Forbidden love: Witness the blossoming romance between a mermaid princess and a human sailor, defying societal boundaries. Adventure and suspense: Join Amara and Kael on a thrilling journey as they face pirates, mythical creatures, and the threat of a devastating weapon. Unlikely alliances: Experience the power of friendship and camaraderie formed between a mermaid, a human, and a sailor in a desperate struggle for survival. Dive deeper into the world of Surface Encounter and discover the secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface.
A Mermaid's Journey to Save Her World and Find Love
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Dive into a captivating tale of myth, magic, and forbidden love: Surface Encounter Amara, a mermaid princess from the hidden city of Kumari Kandam, longs for the world above the waves. When a chance encounter with a human sailor, Kael, throws her life into disarray, she finds herself venturing onto land in a desperate gamble. Disguised with a magical seashell, Amara must navigate the treacherous world of humans while keeping her true nature a secret. Their perilous journey is fraught with danger. Greedy pirates hunt for a mythical treasure, their path converging with Amara and Kael's desperate escape. As the truth of Amara's identity threatens to be exposed, they stumble upon a hidden network of protectors who guard the delicate balance between the human world and the underwater realm. But a powerful artifact, coveted by the warship pursuing them, threatens to shatter this peace. Amara and Kael, along with an unlikely ally – a young sailor named Finn – must race against time to warn the protectors and prevent a catastrophic event. Surface Encounter is a story that will captivate readers who enjoy: Mermaid fantasy: Explore a vibrant underwater city and the wonders that lie beneath the waves. Forbidden love: Witness the blossoming romance between a mermaid princess and a human sailor, defying societal boundaries. Adventure and suspense: Join Amara and Kael on a thrilling journey as they face pirates, mythical creatures, and the threat of a devastating weapon. Unlikely alliances: Experience the power of friendship and camaraderie formed between a mermaid, a human, and a sailor in a desperate struggle for survival. Dive deeper into the world of Surface Encounter and discover the secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface.
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Dive into a captivating tale of myth, magic, and forbidden love: Surface Encounter Amara, a mermaid princess from the hidden city of Kumari Kandam, longs for the world above the waves. When a chance encounter with a human sailor, Kael, throws her life into disarray, she finds herself venturing onto land in a desperate gamble. Disguised with a magical seashell, Amara must navigate the treacherous world of humans while keeping her true nature a secret. Their perilous journey is fraught with danger. Greedy pirates hunt for a mythical treasure, their path converging with Amara and Kael's desperate escape. As the truth of Amara's identity threatens to be exposed, they stumble upon a hidden network of protectors who guard the delicate balance between the human world and the underwater realm. But a powerful artifact, coveted by the warship pursuing them, threatens to shatter this peace. Amara and Kael, along with an unlikely ally – a young sailor named Finn – must race against time to warn the protectors and prevent a catastrophic event. Surface Encounter is a story that will captivate readers who enjoy: Mermaid fantasy: Explore a vibrant underwater city and the wonders that lie beneath the waves. Forbidden love: Witness the blossoming romance between a mermaid princess and a human sailor, defying societal boundaries. Adventure and suspense: Join Amara and Kael on a thrilling journey as they face pirates, mythical creatures, and the threat of a devastating weapon. Unlikely alliances: Experience the power of friendship and camaraderie formed between a mermaid, a human, and a sailor in a desperate struggle for survival. Dive deeper into the world of Surface Encounter and discover the secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface.
Drowning World
Author: Alan Dean Foster
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0345450345
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
“A fast, fun read for fans of Foster’s fantastic alien worlds . . . Driven by political intrigue and wilderness adventure, this is SF of noble vintage.”—Booklist Fluva, the Drowning World, is a rain-drenched planet on the fringes of the Commonwealth whose indigenous species, the warlike Sakuntala, and its immigrant species, the hardworking Deyzara, stand on the brink of civil war. The wettest place on Fluva is Viisiiviisii, an immense jungle thriving with exotic plants and deadly predators. Endless rains have made the jungle a treasure trove of rare and valuable botanicals. A man can get rich there. Or die trying. Bio-prospector Shadrach Hasselemoga has come to seek his fortune—if he survives the terrain once his sabotaged ship goes down. When a Sakuntala and a Deyzara are dispatched to rescue the unfortunate soul, their ship crashes, too. Now, in order to survive, the three unlikely allies must do something that no one has ever done before: escape the Viisiiviisii before it consumes them. . . . “[A] rousing SF adventure packed with action, intriguing human and alien characters, and a message of strength through diversity.”—Library Journal “Surefire entertainment . . . The author’s mastery of his exotic setting cannot be denied.”—Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0345450345
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
“A fast, fun read for fans of Foster’s fantastic alien worlds . . . Driven by political intrigue and wilderness adventure, this is SF of noble vintage.”—Booklist Fluva, the Drowning World, is a rain-drenched planet on the fringes of the Commonwealth whose indigenous species, the warlike Sakuntala, and its immigrant species, the hardworking Deyzara, stand on the brink of civil war. The wettest place on Fluva is Viisiiviisii, an immense jungle thriving with exotic plants and deadly predators. Endless rains have made the jungle a treasure trove of rare and valuable botanicals. A man can get rich there. Or die trying. Bio-prospector Shadrach Hasselemoga has come to seek his fortune—if he survives the terrain once his sabotaged ship goes down. When a Sakuntala and a Deyzara are dispatched to rescue the unfortunate soul, their ship crashes, too. Now, in order to survive, the three unlikely allies must do something that no one has ever done before: escape the Viisiiviisii before it consumes them. . . . “[A] rousing SF adventure packed with action, intriguing human and alien characters, and a message of strength through diversity.”—Library Journal “Surefire entertainment . . . The author’s mastery of his exotic setting cannot be denied.”—Publishers Weekly
The Mermaid's Journey
Author: Kellie McAllen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781717378699
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
A runaway mermaid, four sexy, potential mates vying to claim her, and a whole new world to discover. After escaping the curse that bound all mermaids to the sea and meeting four, sexy potential human mates, Coral longs to explore their world and live as a human. But even though the guys have agreed to share her affections, it's not easy to keep four very different men happy, and Coral is frightened and overwhelmed by the complexities of life on land and struggling to find her way in a whole new world. When Coral's secret is discovered, she's torn from the men she loves and thrown into captivity. But when an unexpected rescuer reveals an intriguing world she never knew existed, she'll once again have to choose between the land and the sea. If you like the myth, adventure, and romance of fantasy stories by authors like Jaymin Eve, Bella Forrest, and Amy Bartol, and you'll love The Mermaid's Journey.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781717378699
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
A runaway mermaid, four sexy, potential mates vying to claim her, and a whole new world to discover. After escaping the curse that bound all mermaids to the sea and meeting four, sexy potential human mates, Coral longs to explore their world and live as a human. But even though the guys have agreed to share her affections, it's not easy to keep four very different men happy, and Coral is frightened and overwhelmed by the complexities of life on land and struggling to find her way in a whole new world. When Coral's secret is discovered, she's torn from the men she loves and thrown into captivity. But when an unexpected rescuer reveals an intriguing world she never knew existed, she'll once again have to choose between the land and the sea. If you like the myth, adventure, and romance of fantasy stories by authors like Jaymin Eve, Bella Forrest, and Amy Bartol, and you'll love The Mermaid's Journey.
A Mermaid's Tale
Author: Amanda Adams
Publisher: Greystone Books
ISBN: 1926812417
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
From the seas of antiquity to the city streets of today, A Mermaid's Tale explores the myth and meanings of the mermaid. Beginning with Melusina, the bathing mermaid par excellence, Amanda Adams goes on to describe the seductive sirens and their honeyed songs, the powerful Arctic sea goddess Sedna, and the long-haired rusalki or Russian lore, among other legendary mermaids. As she tells their stories, she also expresses a love of the mermaid that surely no sea-bound sailor could ever match. Grounded in cultural anthropology, folklore studies, and intellectual rigor, A Mermaid's Tale also draws on literature, poetry, and mythology for its insights. It is a book filled with depth and detail as it describes Adam's swim through the ocean of her own life in search of the unusual, the beautiful, and the perfectly extraordinary.
Publisher: Greystone Books
ISBN: 1926812417
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
From the seas of antiquity to the city streets of today, A Mermaid's Tale explores the myth and meanings of the mermaid. Beginning with Melusina, the bathing mermaid par excellence, Amanda Adams goes on to describe the seductive sirens and their honeyed songs, the powerful Arctic sea goddess Sedna, and the long-haired rusalki or Russian lore, among other legendary mermaids. As she tells their stories, she also expresses a love of the mermaid that surely no sea-bound sailor could ever match. Grounded in cultural anthropology, folklore studies, and intellectual rigor, A Mermaid's Tale also draws on literature, poetry, and mythology for its insights. It is a book filled with depth and detail as it describes Adam's swim through the ocean of her own life in search of the unusual, the beautiful, and the perfectly extraordinary.
Julián Is a Mermaid
Author: Jessica Love
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536214310
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes — and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love’s author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536214310
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes — and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love’s author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.
Soraya and the Mermaid
Author: Salima Alikhan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478868156
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
It's not easy being the weirdest kid in fourth grade. Soraya finds her escape reading comic books about a space superhero who saves the day. But everything changes when Soraya's class goes on a field trip to an aquarium. Is that really a mermaid in the big tank, talking to Soraya and asking for her help? Can Soraya rise to the occasion and save the day like her superhero idol?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478868156
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
It's not easy being the weirdest kid in fourth grade. Soraya finds her escape reading comic books about a space superhero who saves the day. But everything changes when Soraya's class goes on a field trip to an aquarium. Is that really a mermaid in the big tank, talking to Soraya and asking for her help? Can Soraya rise to the occasion and save the day like her superhero idol?
The Little Mermaid
Author: Jerry Pinkney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780316440318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
"In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780316440318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
"In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family"--
Kitsune: A Little Mermaid Retelling
Author: Nicolette Andrews
Publisher: Magpie Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
A Kitsune dreaming of a wider world. A prince seeking purpose. A love that defies the odds. Trapped in a dull and unfilling role as palace maid, Rin dreams of rising higher in the immortal court. Determined to change her lot in life, she plans to use her illusion power to spy on her ruler’s rival and prove her worth. But when her mission fails, she’s turned human as punishment. Now she has until the next full moon to seduce a human prince, break his engagement, and upend his treaty with a rival kingdom without her Kitsune magic or voice, otherwise she’ll become a common fox. Hikaru is the dutiful oldest son and heir. Whatever he’s asked, he does without complaint. Outwardly, at least. Inwardly, he pines to be a poet, scholar, or anything but a prince. Then he finds a mysterious woman wandering alone beside spirit invested woods, and while he knows he shouldn’t, he brings her home. She cannot speak, but there’s something bewitching about her, drawing him in becoming a dangerous temptation he cannot afford, because peace depends on his marriage to another… Rin thought it would be simple. Kitsune are experts at deceiving mortals, after all. But the foreign human heart beating in chest threatens to betray her. To save her life, she has to destroy his, and the more time they spend together, the harder it is to deny her growing feelings. Now Rin is caught between two impossible choices: either let fate tear them apart or risk her magic and life for love.
Publisher: Magpie Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
A Kitsune dreaming of a wider world. A prince seeking purpose. A love that defies the odds. Trapped in a dull and unfilling role as palace maid, Rin dreams of rising higher in the immortal court. Determined to change her lot in life, she plans to use her illusion power to spy on her ruler’s rival and prove her worth. But when her mission fails, she’s turned human as punishment. Now she has until the next full moon to seduce a human prince, break his engagement, and upend his treaty with a rival kingdom without her Kitsune magic or voice, otherwise she’ll become a common fox. Hikaru is the dutiful oldest son and heir. Whatever he’s asked, he does without complaint. Outwardly, at least. Inwardly, he pines to be a poet, scholar, or anything but a prince. Then he finds a mysterious woman wandering alone beside spirit invested woods, and while he knows he shouldn’t, he brings her home. She cannot speak, but there’s something bewitching about her, drawing him in becoming a dangerous temptation he cannot afford, because peace depends on his marriage to another… Rin thought it would be simple. Kitsune are experts at deceiving mortals, after all. But the foreign human heart beating in chest threatens to betray her. To save her life, she has to destroy his, and the more time they spend together, the harder it is to deny her growing feelings. Now Rin is caught between two impossible choices: either let fate tear them apart or risk her magic and life for love.
The Mermaid's Return
Author: Kellie McAllen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781720330097
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A mermaid on a mission, four sexy, human mates, and a destiny divided between two worlds. Thrust into an intriguing world of merfolk she never knew existed, Coral is awed and inspired by their dual existence. And after unexpectedly finding the one person who knows the truth about her past, Coral realizes she's lived most of her life under a spell of lies. Determined to free her people from the deception that's held them captive, Coral returns to her underwater home. But she soon realizes that defeating a powerful stronghold is more than one mermaid can handle. Lucky to have escaped with her life, Coral returns to the land and the men she loves. But when duty calls her once again, Coral must decide once and for all between her heart and her destiny.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781720330097
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A mermaid on a mission, four sexy, human mates, and a destiny divided between two worlds. Thrust into an intriguing world of merfolk she never knew existed, Coral is awed and inspired by their dual existence. And after unexpectedly finding the one person who knows the truth about her past, Coral realizes she's lived most of her life under a spell of lies. Determined to free her people from the deception that's held them captive, Coral returns to her underwater home. But she soon realizes that defeating a powerful stronghold is more than one mermaid can handle. Lucky to have escaped with her life, Coral returns to the land and the men she loves. But when duty calls her once again, Coral must decide once and for all between her heart and her destiny.
Jasmine Becket-Griffith Coloring Book
Author: Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922161871
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
At last, Jasmine Becket-Griffith's most loved paintings are now available as a coloring book!Jasmine has selected 55 of her favorite characters to create this fantasy art adventure for you to enjoy. Designed for coloring book fanatics both young and old, there are detailed intricacies for those who love to lose themselves in meditative detail, and there are broad patches and fun characters for those who like to take a simpler approach.Each coloring pattern features an enlightening description about the original painting it is based on, and the individual character depicted, to satisfy the curiosity of the artist's many fans.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922161871
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
At last, Jasmine Becket-Griffith's most loved paintings are now available as a coloring book!Jasmine has selected 55 of her favorite characters to create this fantasy art adventure for you to enjoy. Designed for coloring book fanatics both young and old, there are detailed intricacies for those who love to lose themselves in meditative detail, and there are broad patches and fun characters for those who like to take a simpler approach.Each coloring pattern features an enlightening description about the original painting it is based on, and the individual character depicted, to satisfy the curiosity of the artist's many fans.