The Mermaid Call

A mermaid in a deep, dark lake.

Swirling whirlpools and seaweed snares.

Stolen money and a missing jewel.

Two lost girls.

When Vivien wades into a mystery from the past, she little knows that the truth could pull her under...

About the author

Alex Cotter has worked hard all her life at daydreaming, while making a living from words: from bookselling at WHSmith and publicising The Booker Prize to copywriting and teaching creative writing. Raised in the North, Alex now lives near Bath with her family and one very chatty kitten.

Summary

A gripping story of myth and mystery about a legendary mermaid and her dark power. When the truth comes out, will it bring freedom or a terrible retribution?Vivien's never going to win the Mermaid Crown and she knows it. So she joins Alice on her quest to find the mermaid of the lake instead.

Foreword

A gripping story of myth and mystery about a legendary mermaid and her dark power. When the truth comes out, will it bring freedom or a terrible retribution?

Product details

• Authors: Alex Cotter
• Assisted by: Kathrin Honesta (Illustration)
• Publisher: Nosy Crow
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9781839941900
• ISBN: 978-1-83994-190-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Law & Crime, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Interest age: from c 9 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), For primary education