The Girl and the Mermaid

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Alina and her granny live in a lighthouse by the sea: a home filled with the warmth of Grannys magical stories. But Alina is worried. Grannys memories and stories are starting to fade away, and she doesnt know how to bring them back. Then one day, she meets a mermaid on the rocks near the lighthouse and shes swept into a magical deep-sea adventure that will change everything. An instant classic from the bestselling creators of The Girl and the Dinosaur.

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Beautifully written, and enhanced by stunning illustrations from Sarah Massini, this is a delightful book * Sun on THE GIRL AND THE DINOSAUR *
Superb watercolour illustrations by Sarah Massini and a lively rhyming narrative all contribute to making this a classic book for keeps * Irish Examiner on THE GIRL AND THE DINOSAUR *

Author Bio

Hollie Hughes is a hugely talented picture book writer, and the author of many successful picture books including Princess Swashbuckle and the bestselling classic The Girl and the Dinosaur. She lives in Essex with her family. Sarah Massini studied Graphic Design in Manchester and followed careers in corporate design and childrens book design before settling down to pursue her lifelong dream of illustrating books. She is the illustrator of many much-loved books including The Girl and the Dinosaur and The Little Prince. She lives in Sussex with her husband and her mad terrier, Tess.