A mermaid’s diary

£12.99

Bestselling award-winner Chris Riddell creates a lively cast of characters lead by mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw, who records the adventures of her friends in her diary. Perfect for readers of 7-9 who love Ottoline and Goth Girl.

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SKU: 9781529009392 Category: Tag: Publisher/imprint : Macmillan Children's Books
Page count : 240
Published on 1st May, 2025

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Dive into a mermaid’s diary and discover all the underwater secrets in this fantasy adventure from award-winning Chris Riddell, a gorgeous holiday read, fully illustrated in black and white throughout and perfect for 7 to 9 year old fans of Ottoline and Goth Girl.

‘Charming, witty, imaginative, and packed with an unbelievable amount of stunning artwork’ The Bookseller

Meet shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw.

She lives in the quiet backwater of Sleepy Cove, collects messages in bottles, rides seahorses and enjoys the hobby of ‘walking’ on the beach and visiting friends.

Life is perfect until Atalanta learns of plans by developers Bristle & Splinter to transform Sleepy Cove into a luxury seaside golf resort. Realizing that this plan will destroy her home, she enlists the help of her friends, old and new, to try to stop it . . .

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Dimensions 19.7 × 13 cm
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