By Alex Cotter (author)
"Mermaid myths and mystery in a tale of tangled truths and friendships"
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Like everyone in Lake Splendour, Vivien is obsessed with mermaids. The legend of the mysterious lake mermaid put the town on the map, helped by the efforts of two early twentieth century teenage entrepreneurs Lydia and Violet, who claimed not only that the mermaid spoke to them, but that they had spent months with her, out of sight of the human world only returning as the First World War broke out.
Some people love the stories, others loathe them, while for Vivien and her best friend Erik, their family businesses rely on the mermaid tourist trade; is it only Alice, newly arrived, who really believes the stories though? As she and Vivien become unlikely friends, it seems that their friendship will change Vivien, alienating her old friends, and even her grandma. Will Alice’s obsession change the town too and could it put Viv into real danger?
Alex Cotter’s story is full of larger than life, Gothic twists and turns, but also sensitively explores the importance of self-worth and having the confidence to stand up for yourself and what you believe in. Both elements hold readers’ attention, the supernatural element adding tension and wonderfully creepy frisson of fear. The truth about the mermaid and the two Mermaid Girls will come as a surprise, but feels very right.
A gripping story of myth and mystery about a legendary mermaid and her dark power. When the truth comes out, will it bring freedom or a terrible retribution?
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Vivien's never going to win the Mermaid Crown and she knows it. Does she care? Who wants to be rewarded just for being pretty anyway? So she joins Alice on her quest to find the mermaid of the lake instead. But as the legend starts to unravel, it reveals an ugly truth. And leads the girls into terrible, watery danger.
Cover illustrations by Kathrin Honesta.
Alex Cotter has worked hard all her life at daydreaming, while making a living from words: from bookselling at W.H.Smith and publicising The Booker Prize to copywriting and teaching creative writing. Alex lives near Bath in an ancient house, with cobwebs, creaky floorboards, one husband, two children, and a revolutionary cat called Trotsky. You can keep up with Alex on Instagram @alexcotterwrites
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Mermaid Call and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Mermaid Call features in the following genres: Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Mermaid Call was written by Alex Cotter and published by Nosy Crow Ltd
The Mermaid Call has 267 pages
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