Author: LeAnn Neal Reilly
Publisher: Zephon Books
ISBN: 0982687516
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Inspired by the beloved classic "The Little Mermaid," The Mermaid's Pendant is a modern fairy tale about growing up and discovering who you are—and what you believe in. At times lyrical, this novel is a fantastic journey filled with magic, myth, romance, and adventure. Four years after John Wilkerson claims the mermaid Tamarind for his wife, they have an idyllic marriage that depends on a talisman that she crafted on their island paradise. But Tamarind learns a painful truth: it takes more than legs to live on land and more than magic to sustain a bond. When the talisman breaks, she and John are forced to rely on themselves instead of magic. Three wise women play key roles in the young lovers’ journey to mature love. Ana, Tamarind’s aging mentor, casts spells and performs seductions to keep the lovers apart. Valerie, an expat jewelry maker cum fairy godmother, works her own magic to bring them together. Lucy, their widowed neighbor, grounds the couple in the realities of marriage, parenting, and family
The Mermaid's Pendant
Author: LeAnn Neal Reilly
Publisher: Zephon Books
ISBN: 0982687516
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Inspired by the beloved classic "The Little Mermaid," The Mermaid's Pendant is a modern fairy tale about growing up and discovering who you are—and what you believe in. At times lyrical, this novel is a fantastic journey filled with magic, myth, romance, and adventure. Four years after John Wilkerson claims the mermaid Tamarind for his wife, they have an idyllic marriage that depends on a talisman that she crafted on their island paradise. But Tamarind learns a painful truth: it takes more than legs to live on land and more than magic to sustain a bond. When the talisman breaks, she and John are forced to rely on themselves instead of magic. Three wise women play key roles in the young lovers’ journey to mature love. Ana, Tamarind’s aging mentor, casts spells and performs seductions to keep the lovers apart. Valerie, an expat jewelry maker cum fairy godmother, works her own magic to bring them together. Lucy, their widowed neighbor, grounds the couple in the realities of marriage, parenting, and family
Publisher: Zephon Books
ISBN: 0982687516
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Inspired by the beloved classic "The Little Mermaid," The Mermaid's Pendant is a modern fairy tale about growing up and discovering who you are—and what you believe in. At times lyrical, this novel is a fantastic journey filled with magic, myth, romance, and adventure. Four years after John Wilkerson claims the mermaid Tamarind for his wife, they have an idyllic marriage that depends on a talisman that she crafted on their island paradise. But Tamarind learns a painful truth: it takes more than legs to live on land and more than magic to sustain a bond. When the talisman breaks, she and John are forced to rely on themselves instead of magic. Three wise women play key roles in the young lovers’ journey to mature love. Ana, Tamarind’s aging mentor, casts spells and performs seductions to keep the lovers apart. Valerie, an expat jewelry maker cum fairy godmother, works her own magic to bring them together. Lucy, their widowed neighbor, grounds the couple in the realities of marriage, parenting, and family
The Mermaid Legends
Author: James Whitmer
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663250227
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
The beauty of this book is that each poem is accompanied by a full-page beautiful illustration. The adult narrator will read the poem to the child, and the child will be able to identify in the image everything that is in the poem. Each poem is about a mermaid, but the beginning of the book concerns how the mermaids are instructed by a red octopus to fulfill their mermaid duties. Girls will love the book and that is the targeted audience.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663250227
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
The beauty of this book is that each poem is accompanied by a full-page beautiful illustration. The adult narrator will read the poem to the child, and the child will be able to identify in the image everything that is in the poem. Each poem is about a mermaid, but the beginning of the book concerns how the mermaids are instructed by a red octopus to fulfill their mermaid duties. Girls will love the book and that is the targeted audience.
Danger in the Deep Blue Sea
Author: Debbie Dadey
Publisher: Aladdin
ISBN: 1442429860
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Pearl’s fear of sharks is not unfounded—but can she find a way to feel safe in this Mermaid Tales adventure? Late-breaking news from the Trident City Tide: There have been shark sightings in Trident City! No swimming alone! Pearl’s father even hires a Shark Guard to escort her to school. Pearl starts stirring up lots of trouble with anything that has to do with sharks, even denouncing the skeleton Kiki has in her room. And then, to make matters worse, Pearl accuses Kiki of stealing her precious pearl necklace! And though the undersea waters are indeed filled with danger, Pearl just might discover that true friends can provide a sense of safety!
Publisher: Aladdin
ISBN: 1442429860
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Pearl’s fear of sharks is not unfounded—but can she find a way to feel safe in this Mermaid Tales adventure? Late-breaking news from the Trident City Tide: There have been shark sightings in Trident City! No swimming alone! Pearl’s father even hires a Shark Guard to escort her to school. Pearl starts stirring up lots of trouble with anything that has to do with sharks, even denouncing the skeleton Kiki has in her room. And then, to make matters worse, Pearl accuses Kiki of stealing her precious pearl necklace! And though the undersea waters are indeed filled with danger, Pearl just might discover that true friends can provide a sense of safety!
The Little Mermaid: Ariel and the Aquamarine Jewel
Author: Disney Book Group
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423144252
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
One summer morning, Princess Ariel discovers a beautiful jewel on the beach near the palace where she lives with Prince Eric. Ariel thinks it came from the sea, so she has Sebastian summon her father, King Triton, to find out. But the king shares some troubling news with Ariel: a tidal wave swept through Atlantica, washing away the city's precious treasures in the process! Can Ariel help King Triton recover the lost treasure, or will the jewels of Atlantica be lost forever?
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423144252
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
One summer morning, Princess Ariel discovers a beautiful jewel on the beach near the palace where she lives with Prince Eric. Ariel thinks it came from the sea, so she has Sebastian summon her father, King Triton, to find out. But the king shares some troubling news with Ariel: a tidal wave swept through Atlantica, washing away the city's precious treasures in the process! Can Ariel help King Triton recover the lost treasure, or will the jewels of Atlantica be lost forever?
Lost in the Never Woods
Author: Aiden Thomas
Publisher: Swoon Reads
ISBN: 1250313988
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When children start to go missing in the local woods, a teen girl must face her fears and a past she can't remember to rescue them in this atmospheric YA novel, Lost in the Never Woods from the author of Cemetery Boys. It’s been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods, but when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road... Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, asks for Wendy’s help to rescue the missing kids. But, in order to find them, Wendy must confront what’s waiting for her in the woods. Praise for Aiden Thomas and Cemetery Boys: “This stunning debut novel from Thomas is detailed, heart-rending, and immensely romantic.” —Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift “Aiden Thomas masterfully weaves a tale of family, friendships, and love in a heartwarming adventure full of affirmation and being your best self." — C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick
Publisher: Swoon Reads
ISBN: 1250313988
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When children start to go missing in the local woods, a teen girl must face her fears and a past she can't remember to rescue them in this atmospheric YA novel, Lost in the Never Woods from the author of Cemetery Boys. It’s been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods, but when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road... Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, asks for Wendy’s help to rescue the missing kids. But, in order to find them, Wendy must confront what’s waiting for her in the woods. Praise for Aiden Thomas and Cemetery Boys: “This stunning debut novel from Thomas is detailed, heart-rending, and immensely romantic.” —Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift “Aiden Thomas masterfully weaves a tale of family, friendships, and love in a heartwarming adventure full of affirmation and being your best self." — C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick
The Making of a Millenium
Author: Frank Rosewater
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Utopias
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Utopias
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Dear Mermaid
Author: Alan Durant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406359879
Category : Letters
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Join Holly as she learns about a magical undersea world in this picture book containing a real gift.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406359879
Category : Letters
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Join Holly as she learns about a magical undersea world in this picture book containing a real gift.
Disney Princess: Ariel: The Shimmering Star Necklace
Author: Gail Herman
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423170660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Ariel's young friend, Marina, is missing! The only clue she left behind is a mysterious diary entry about a secret new friend. Now Ariel must follow the clues along with Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle, in order to find Marina in this all-new princess adventure!
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423170660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Ariel's young friend, Marina, is missing! The only clue she left behind is a mysterious diary entry about a secret new friend. Now Ariel must follow the clues along with Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle, in order to find Marina in this all-new princess adventure!
Katina
Author: Shirley Hassen
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499003579
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Tom, a fisherman, lives with his wife Katie in a small thatch-roofed house. Not young they dearly wished to have a child to love. Tom is often sick but still goes out in his boat to net his fish. Toms catches are not many, catching enough fish for him and Katie, with a few left to sell at the markets. It is in the ocean that a mer-baby is rescued by the mermaid Queen, Coral. Queen Coral seeing the mer-babys black-hair is startled but soon forgets her shock when seeing the baby is of the sea. With her King she claims the mer-baby as their own. King Trebor names the mer-child, Katina. Katina grows into a mischievous mer-maid. Katina disobeys her mothers warnings about going to the top of the ocean and is caught in a fishermans net. Katina lives many years with Tom and Katie when Katie notices Katinas sadness. Although it breaks Tom and Katies hearts, they send Katina back to her people. Katina grows into a beautiful Siren. Katina is happy with her people but misses Tom and Katie. Going to the old crone for advice, Katina is shocked by the old crones words. Cut off your hair and give it to me! Please! No! Old crone! Not my beautiful hair? Give me your hair or no human body for you! Cutting off her hair, Katina places it in the pearly shell the old crone pushes to her. As the old crone turns to leave, Katina wails, How will I reach the shore? Waving a gnarled finger the old crone causes a high wave to speed Katina to the shore. Katina waits near the sea shore for her body to become human. Believing the old crone has lied to her Katina hides herself by day. For two nights Katina wails until she finally sleeps.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499003579
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Tom, a fisherman, lives with his wife Katie in a small thatch-roofed house. Not young they dearly wished to have a child to love. Tom is often sick but still goes out in his boat to net his fish. Toms catches are not many, catching enough fish for him and Katie, with a few left to sell at the markets. It is in the ocean that a mer-baby is rescued by the mermaid Queen, Coral. Queen Coral seeing the mer-babys black-hair is startled but soon forgets her shock when seeing the baby is of the sea. With her King she claims the mer-baby as their own. King Trebor names the mer-child, Katina. Katina grows into a mischievous mer-maid. Katina disobeys her mothers warnings about going to the top of the ocean and is caught in a fishermans net. Katina lives many years with Tom and Katie when Katie notices Katinas sadness. Although it breaks Tom and Katies hearts, they send Katina back to her people. Katina grows into a beautiful Siren. Katina is happy with her people but misses Tom and Katie. Going to the old crone for advice, Katina is shocked by the old crones words. Cut off your hair and give it to me! Please! No! Old crone! Not my beautiful hair? Give me your hair or no human body for you! Cutting off her hair, Katina places it in the pearly shell the old crone pushes to her. As the old crone turns to leave, Katina wails, How will I reach the shore? Waving a gnarled finger the old crone causes a high wave to speed Katina to the shore. Katina waits near the sea shore for her body to become human. Believing the old crone has lied to her Katina hides herself by day. For two nights Katina wails until she finally sleeps.
The Mermaid's Child
Author: Jo Baker
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804172641
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
From the bestselling author of Longbourn comes the magical story of a young girl in search of her mother...who just might be a mermaid. • “Baker's writing seduces." —O, The Oprah Magazine Malin has always been different, and when her father dies, leaving her alone, her choice is clear: stay, and remain an outsider forever, or leave in search of the mythical inheritance she is certain awaits her. Apprenticed to a series of strange and wonderful characters, Malin embarks on a grueling journey that crosses oceans and continents—from the high seas to desert plains—and leads to a discovery that she could never have expected. Beautifully written and hauntingly strange, The Mermaid’s Child is a remarkable piece of storytelling, and an utterly unique work of fantasy from literary star Jo Baker.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804172641
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
From the bestselling author of Longbourn comes the magical story of a young girl in search of her mother...who just might be a mermaid. • “Baker's writing seduces." —O, The Oprah Magazine Malin has always been different, and when her father dies, leaving her alone, her choice is clear: stay, and remain an outsider forever, or leave in search of the mythical inheritance she is certain awaits her. Apprenticed to a series of strange and wonderful characters, Malin embarks on a grueling journey that crosses oceans and continents—from the high seas to desert plains—and leads to a discovery that she could never have expected. Beautifully written and hauntingly strange, The Mermaid’s Child is a remarkable piece of storytelling, and an utterly unique work of fantasy from literary star Jo Baker.