A beautiful book, which brings together everything young readers might look for: mermaids, a school in the middle of the ocean, and an intriguing mystery. What’s even more interesting is that this story full of wonder was written by a talented young girl, when she was only ten years old. Let’s dive in!
My thoughts:
I felt honored to read a book written by such a talented, young writer! Thalia has created a story that draws the reader in from the first page, adding plenty of twists and turns to keep us engaged.
What is the story about? The middle-grade novel focuses on the adventures of a young girl called Lilly. She loves the ocean, even though she has never seen one. However, this is all about to change, with her life taking a whole different turn. One night, Lilly will have a magical dream, with a mysterious voice asking for her help. A mermaid needs her…
Lilly wakes up, wondering whether the dream was real or if it was just a figment of her imagination. Because, you see, she loves books, which feed her imagination, very much like a spring feeds a river. Not long after that, Lilly will meet some great friends and they will embark together on the adventure of their lifetime, joining a school called the Ocean Academy. This special school is located right in the middle of the ocean, which is quite exciting!
Lilly and her friends will find themselves caught in a mysterious quest, putting all of their efforts into tracking a legendary object. The main goal? Saving the seas and the world beneath it! Will they find what they are looking for? And how will they figure out who is trying to stop them? It’s all in the book, you just have to read it.
That was such an incredible story, full of wonder, mystery and secrets, exactly as the author described it. Unlike other middle grade novels, Mermaid Lagoon was written by a young girl for readers of similar age. The story speaks naturally to the readership, and I am certain kids will fall in love with it.
I can’t wait for my daughter to grow up and read this wonderful story. It will be a precious keepsake, and I will no doubt smile remembering the young girl who has found the courage to put words on paper. Thalia is an avid reader and her love for books is clearly reflected in her writing. Her story is imaginative and brilliantly-descriptive – without any effort, she makes you feel like you are right there in the story. She has even added touches of humor, which make the whole reading experience even more worthwhile.
These are some of the strong points worth mentioning about the Mermaid Lagoon:
- The story invites the reader to join a magical universe, full of adventure and excitement
- Readers will definitely want to join the girls in unraveling the mystery, tracking the clues along them and trying to locate the legendary artefacts
- Just like all the great stories, there is a sneaky spy that tries to ruin the girls’ plans – this makes the story even more interesting
- A female heroine at the center, who saves the day through courage and determination – what’s not to like? The story in itself can be used to strike an important conversation on the things we can do to protect our oceans and keep them clean
- Cool illustrations/drawings done by the author, with a bit of help from her mom – and a fun bonus at the end: a delicious cupcake recipe for you to try (read the story to see how it relates to it)
Verdict:
This is the perfect read for lovers of middle-grade novels! A wonderful story full of mystery and secrets, with a determined female heroine who will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of things.
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