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A Mermaid’s Diary

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Book Synopsis

Award-winner Chris Riddell introduces A Mermaid’s Diary, a gorgeous holiday read, fully illustrated in black and white throughout and perfect for 7 to 9 year old fans of Ottoline and Goth Girl

Meet shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw.

She lives in the quiet backwater of Sleepy Cove, collects messages in bottles, rides seahorses and enjoys the hobby of ‘walking’ on the beach and visiting friends.

Life is perfect, until Atalanta learns of plans by developers Bristle & Splinter to transform Sleepy Cove into a luxury, seaside golf resort. Realizing that this plan will destroy her home, she enlists the help of her friends, old and new, to try to stop it…

Our Review Panel says...

This is a book to read for pleasure from talented author-illustrator Chris Riddell!

Packed with humour and tongue-in-cheek plays on words, A Mermaid’s Diary will have children and adults laughing out loud. The mermaid, Atalanta Scrimshaw, is a breath of fresh air. Her world is exciting with its friendly creatures, and her best friend, Creech, is brilliantly entertaining! I loved Creech’s explanations of the human world! When faced with the destruction of their favourite beaches, the friends must work together to save their world.

The book is written to mimic a young girl’s thoughts in her diary. The illustrations are in Chris Riddell‘s signature style. A great read that is engaging, entertaining and very enjoyable.