The Half Mermaid is the latest book written by magical Dunedin children’s author Carol Krueger.
Ondina appears to be an ordinary fourteen year old girl who lives with her Mum, step Dad and two younger brothers. One day, however, she discovers something extraordinary about herself… something which appears whenever she gets wet.
The Half Mermaid is a magical tale for children and young people and Krueger’s style is very accessible. The book is also packed with colourful, engaging photographs. My eight year old daughter and ten year old son spent an afternoon transfixed by the magic of Krueger’s tale (or should I say “tail”?).
The story also has an environmental message and gives us practical ideas for how we as individuals can keep our oceans clean and habitable for sea creatures.
I highly recommend this book to all who love mermaids, mystery and magic.
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