Book details
Mermaid School: The Spooky Shipwreck
Description
Marnie Blue and her school friends are spending the weekend at CORAL, an activity center in Mermaid Lagoon. During their stay, they participate in various fun activities like playing with the water catapult and singing around the bubble fire. They also enjoy midnight snacks. However, Marnie harbors a secret fear due to the ghostly tales she has heard about a shipwreck nearby. Despite her fear, she musters the courage to face the spooky shipwreck and uncover its secret.
Age
6-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: 'Mermaid School: The Spooky Shipwreck' offers a captivating underwater adventure that will keep young readers engaged and excited to turn every page, as they follow the characters exploring a mysterious shipwreck.
- Themes of Friendship and Bravery: The story emphasizes the importance of friendship, teamwork, and courage, as the mermaid characters work together to face the challenges presented by the spooky shipwreck, providing valuable lessons for young readers.
- Imaginative World-Building: Lucy Courtenay creates a rich and imaginative underwater world filled with mermaids, sea creatures, and magic, which can spark the imagination of children and encourage creative thinking.
- Accessible Reading: With its age-appropriate language and content, 'Mermaid School: The Spooky Shipwreck' is an excellent choice for young readers who are looking to transition into chapter books, offering a story that is both easy to understand and entertaining.