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The Merman

by Fox Busters Ltd, Dick King-Smith
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The Merman - Thryft
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Mermaid magic for adventurous young readers

The Merman is an enchanting tale of friendship between an adventurous 10-year-old girl and a merman she meets while on vacation in Scotland. This is an ideal read for young readers who love magical tales that transport them to new and exciting worlds. The distinct feature of this book lies in the whimsical descriptions of the merman's world and his teachings to Zeta on swimming, astronomy, and French. Readers will thoroughly enjoy the book's unique take on a classic mythological creature and the charming bond between the unlikely pair of friends.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Merman

by Fox Busters Ltd, Dick King-Smith
Compare to estimated retail price: RM22.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780440417187
Authors: Fox Busters Ltd, Dick King-Smith
Publisher: Yearling
Date of Publication: 2001-03-13
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Young Adult
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 169 readers)

Description

From the beloved author of The Gallant Pig comes a charming fantasy about 10-year-old Zeta, who befriends a merman while on vacation in Scotland.While vacationing in Scotland, Zeta meets a rather unusual fellow. He's a terrific swimmer. He chats with seals. And he has a fish tail. Marinus is a merman -- definitely not your average summer friend. Who else could teach Zeta everything from swimming to astronomy to French? Everything's an adventure when Marinus is around, and as the summer ends, Zeta knows she'll miss her new friend terribly.Luckily, Marinus has one last surprise in store for her -- one that will last a lifetime. . . .
 

Mermaid magic for adventurous young readers

The Merman is an enchanting tale of friendship between an adventurous 10-year-old girl and a merman she meets while on vacation in Scotland. This is an ideal read for young readers who love magical tales that transport them to new and exciting worlds. The distinct feature of this book lies in the whimsical descriptions of the merman's world and his teachings to Zeta on swimming, astronomy, and French. Readers will thoroughly enjoy the book's unique take on a classic mythological creature and the charming bond between the unlikely pair of friends.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.