Book details
Mermaid School: The Spooky Shipwreck
Description
Marnie Blue and her school friends are spending the weekend at CORAL, an activity centre in Mermaid Lagoon. There will be lots of fun things to do, like playing with the water catapult and singing round the bubble fire. Not to mention midnight snacks! But Marnie is secretly scared: she's heard all the ghostly tales about the shipwreck that lies nearby. Can she brave the weekend away long enough to find out the secret of the spooky shipwreck?
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.