By Thomas Taylor (author) Part of the An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery series
"Another treasure, washed ashore at Eerie-on-Sea"
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Any trip to Eerie-on-Sea, that legend-haunted, spooky little seaside town, is guaranteed to be a treat. Regular visitors, who have got to know and love Herbie, the Lost and Founder at the town’s Grand Nautilus Hotel, and his best friend Violet, will be very sorry to learn that this is their last adventure, but what a way to end!
It’s Midwinter’s Night, one year since Violet arrived, a year that’s seen the two friends tackle the Gargantis, the Shadowghast and explore Festergrimm’s Eerie Waxworks; now it’s time again to take on the terrifying malamander just as it emerges to find its mate. Who could guess that so many of the town’s mysteries involve the malamander and the equally strange and magical Mermedusa?
Herbie and Violet must once again come face to face with their arch-rival, the wicked Sebastian Eels. The adventures are on a huge scale, full of drama and peril but lots of good humour too and the final revelations are as warm, satisfying and delicious as the fish and chips at Seegol’s diner on Eerie-on-Sea’s pier.
Is it really the end of these adventures though? Let’s hope not, and like Herbie, I reckon that a town that has a talking cat in it has surprises still in store.
Herbie and Violet's fifth gripping adventure brings the internationally bestselling Eerie-on-Sea series to a heart-stopping climax.
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It is midwinter once again, and the hosts of a paranormal podcast have descended on Eerie-on-Sea eager for a sighting of the legendary malamander. Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, is feeling uneasy - and not just because of the visitors. He's being plagued by unsettling dreams, and the head-splitting Eerie Hum that is reverberating through the town.
Something is dreadfully wrong, and it seems to be coming from Eerie's very core. Herbie and his friend Violet Parma will need all their courage as they head deep below the town to seek answers.
Perhaps here, finally, they - and the malamander too - will discover the Deepest Secret of Eerie-on-Sea.
Taylor's magical touch makes you believe the impossible. -- Catherine Doyle
A visit to Eerie on Sea is like putting on your slippers, wrapping yourself in a throw & snuggling up in your favourite reading spot with a heart warming cuppa. -- Maja - NetGalley
Thomas Taylor was born in Norwich, but grew up by the sea in Wales. His childhood was mostly about drawing, something he learnt to do in Maths classes.
After art school, Thomas set out to illustrate books, then to write them himself. His first commission was the cover art for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Following this, he pursued a career in picture books, mostly from France where he lived for many years.
Thomas now lives on the south coast of England and has two sons. Sometimes they ask for help with their maths homework, so now they’re learning to draw too.
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Perfect for Upper KS2 - a journey of imagination, friendship and courage. If you enjoyed Malamander, you will definitely enjoy this.
A mysterious adventure with thrills, twists and turns - lots of suspense and excitement to keep the reader captivated. One of the things I loved most about Mermedusa is how vivid the author's description is and the character's of Violet and Herbie are strong and relatable.... Read Full Review
The wait is over, the Malamander's truth is revealed! Oozing sea mist, hot chocolate and sinister shadows, Herbie will finally find all the missing people, or will he?!
This is the final book in the Eerie-On-Sea mystery series, accompanying Herbie and Violet in their search for the truth about a wide range of strange occurrences in their small seaside town. All the well-loved characters are there again and what a dramatic way to say goodbye. The mermonkey grinds and cauterwaults to a catastrophic stop; Erwin, the cat, talks again; Sebastian Eels reveals more of his terrible past; Mr Mollusc does too; and...the Malamander is getting closer! Additionally, some new characters are determined to make Eerie famous through their podcast, or at least, make themselves famous. Why should I read it? What a question?! Apart from the wonderful prose and unique characters, and the creative story arc you mean? This is the perfect story for long winter nights covered up with a blanket. Like Herbie wonders, '"Could be midday," I suggest.... Read Full Review
You will love the references to epic events from the other stories if you have read them and probably enjoy the satisfying way all the unresolved twists and riddles are unveiled and resolved. I will probably keep an eye out for the other Eerie mysteries and delve deeper into the lore because I loved the atmospheric folkloric language, the wildly inventive customs and conventions and most of all, the astounding storytelling.
It was a leap into an uncomfortable realm for me when I started Mermedusa; it is the fifth (and last) of the Eerie-on-Sea mysteries and I hadn’t come across Malamander, Gargantis, Shadowghast or FesterGrimm. Luckily, author Thomas Taylor unobtrusively drip-feeds Eerie lore (of which there is a LOT; the same scale as a Greek odyssey) and pulls together all the parts of the tangled story, so that it makes absolute sense. I’m also not a natural disciple of fantasy, but I really got hooked by the fast moving plot and the constant random turns it took.... Read Full Review
Herbie and Violet's fifth gripping adventure brings the internationally bestselling Eerie-on-Sea series to a heart-stopping climax. It is midwinter once again, and the hosts of a paranormal podcast have descended on Eerie-on-Sea eager for a sighting of the legendary malamander.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Mermedusa and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Mermedusa features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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Mermedusa was written by Thomas Taylor and published by Walker Books Ltd
Mermedusa has 320 pages
Yes it is part of An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery series
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