Mariana and the Merchild

Mariana and the Merchild A Folk Tale from Chile

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Paperback (01 Jan 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Old Mariana longs for friendship, but she is feared by the village children and fearful of the hungry sea-wolves hiding in the sea-caves near her hut. Then one day she finds a Merbaby inside a crabshell and at once she loves it more than life itself - although she knows that one day, when the sea is calm again, the Merchild's mother will come to take her daughter back. Caroline Pitcher's poetic retelling of this traditional South American folk tale is vividly illustrated by Jackie Morris.

Book information

ISBN: 9781845077082
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub date:
Edition: New edition
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 147g
Height: 210mm
Width: 270mm
Spine width: 7mm