THE MERMAN

Dick King-Smith, THE MERMANDick King-Smith
On her 10th birthday, a lonely girl on vacation in Scotland has a chance meeting with a merman, and their friendship leaves a lasting impression. Ages 8-12. (Mar.)
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Reviewed on: 04/02/2001
Genre: Children's
Prebound-Other - 102 pages - 978-0-7569-0369-5

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