The Girl Who Thought Her Mother Was a Mermaid
Tania Unsworth, Helen Crawford-White
Even though she’s terrified of the sea, a girl who believes her mum might have been a mermaid runs away to the ocean to solve the mystery of who she really is.
Stella is the odd one out. She sleepwalks, is terrified of water, yet obsessed by the ocean. Her mum who died when Stella was eight remains the biggest mystery of all. Who was she and why did she give Stella a necklace called ‘the word of the sea’ before she died? Nobody can give her any answers. Her father is consumed by grief and her grandmother’s memories are fading with dementia.
When Stella’s only friend in the world, Cam, moves house, Stella runs away. She’s determined to find out who her mum was and who she is too. She ends up in the Crystal Cove, a run-down aquarium with a mermaid show. There she meets Pearl who reveals disturbing secrets. It’s only by facing her fear of the ocean that Stella will truly uncover the truth.
This is an exquisitely imagined story about a girl on an adventure above and below the waves.
Reviews
It is a really interesting book
General Diamond Vegas 03.09.2024
Star Reviewer
I liked the mystery, Pearl's story and the stone
Coach Bunny Mozzarella 19.07.2024
It was really interesting to read about Stellas journey. I will recommend this book to my friends
Empress Morgana Hoverboard 01.09.2022
It wad a very good mystery. It looked liked one thing was going to happen and then it completely changed!
Empress Cynthia Banana 13.07.2022
great book it was so good i read it twice
Anonymous 01.07.2022
What I liked about the book was that a girl was complaining about someone's squeaky shoes I liked Stella because she cares for others like I do
Dame July Godzilla 21.07.2021
I liked the book but I thought the title of books should be short and catchy but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I would recommend it to people who liked the movie song of the sea.
Anonymous 20.08.2020
'The girl who thought her mother was a mermaid' is a really good book. Stella ran away from home, to discover the truth about her mum. There are lots of distractions, but Stella doesn't let that stop her. A journey of fun, mystery and danger. My favourite person was Pearl, Stella's mum's best friend as she was super kind to Stella and helped her escape the danger. I loved this book so much. I really recommend it!
Anonymous 12.08.2020
My favourite character is Pearl because her story is so amazing and important. I would recommend this book!
Fairy Gloriana Ketchup 05.07.2020
I liked it because it had lots of adventure
Chief Arthur Teabag 30.06.2020
The book I read was a fiction book, I found it a really interesting book. it is about a girl who thinks her mother was a mermaid and the girl runs away from home.
Anonymous 02.02.2020
Very good I liked it
General Birthday-cake Sausage-Roll 29.08.2019
