The Coral Kingdom

Name: The Coral Kingdom
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781788951944
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Linda Chapman

Series: Mermaids Rock

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Summary

The Coral Kingdom by Linda Chapman is an enchanting children's story that transports readers to a magical underwater world. Follow the adventure of young Emily as she discovers her remarkable ability to communicate with sea creatures. As she learns to navigate this newfound gift, Emily sets out on a mission to protect her ocean home and its inhabitants from an impending threat. The tale explores themes of friendship, bravery, and environmental responsibility through vivid storytelling.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Marina is new in Mermaids Rock, having travelled the world with her scientist dad, and she can’t wait to make friends! She meets a gang of mermaids who love animals and the environment as much as she does and the group soon face their first challenge… The beautiful coral caves nearby have been damaged. Who could have caused the destruction? And are they dangerous?

Marina is new in Mermaids Rock and is thrilled to make friends straight away! Her group soon face their first challenge when the coral caves nearby are damaged. But who could have caused the destruction?

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Series: Mermaids Rock

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The Coral Kingdom

Marina is new in Mermaids Rock, having travelled the world with her scientist dad, and she can’t wait to make friends! She meets a gang of mermaids who love animals and the environment as much as she does and the group soon face their first challenge… The beautiful coral caves nearby have been damaged. Who could have caused the destruction?...

By Linda Chapman

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788951944

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Linda Chapman Penguin Books Series: Mermaids Rock Young Adult

About the Author

Linda Chapman is the best-selling author of over 200 books for 5-14 year olds. Her series include MY SECRET UNICORN and STAR FRIENDS, among many others. She lives in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Visit lindachapmanauthor.co.uk

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