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The Mermaid in the Millpond

By Lucy Strange
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The Mermaid in the Millpond by Lucy Strange is a captivating children's tale set in Victorian England. It follows the story of a young girl named Bess who is sent to work in a cotton mill. Amidst the grim surroundings, she discovers the legend of a mysterious mermaid said to live in the millpond, sparking a journey filled with wonder and the challenge of uncovering the truth behind the myth.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for mysterious and magical adventures set in historical settings. This tale may appeal to children fascinated by intriguing characters and the enchanting myth of mermaids interwoven with themes of courage and friendship.

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The Mermaid in the Millpond

History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.

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History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.

The Mermaid in the Millpond tells the story of Bess, who has left the London workhouse behind for a job at a rural cotton mill. But life at the mill is hard and cruel – a far cry from the fresh start Bess hoped for. The only way to survive is to escape, but the mill is like a prison with no way out.

Meanwhile, rumours are spreading about a vicious creature that lurks in the millpond. Bess is sure it’s all nonsense, until one night she sees something stir in the murky water.

But is it really a monster that lives in the depths of the pond? Or a creature trapped and alone, just like Bess, desperate to escape …

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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The Mermaid in the Millpond by Lucy Strange receives praise for its evocative and eerie storytelling, offering a poignant novella that effectively captures a historical drama set during the Industrial Revolution. It is lauded for its gripping narrative filled with themes of courage, kindness, and friendship, wrapped in supernatural elements. Reviewers appreciate it as a bite-size delight with top-class storytelling that transports readers into a timeless zone of wonder amidst darkness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800900493

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pam Smy

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 88

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lucy Strange Young Adult

About the Author

LUCY STRANGE is the bestselling children's author of titles including The Secret of Nightingale Wood and Our Castle by the Sea, which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and chosen as the first ever Independent Booksellers' Children's Book of the Month. Lucy lives in the Kent countryside with her family.

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