The Merman

by Dick King-Smith and Fox Busters Ltd. Staff

Book Overview

From the beloved author ofBabe: The Gallant Pigcomes a charming fantasy about 10-year-old Zeta, who befriends a merman while on vacation in Scotland. While vacationing in Scotland, Zeta meets a rather... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517800306
• ISBN13: 9780517800300
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5

Customer Reviews

Summer-Schooled by a Merman

This story is about a girl named Zeta who is on vacation in Scotland with her family. One day she goes down to the beach and discovers a merman named Marinus. From that day on, Marinus teaches her everything from French to swimming. But finally the day comes when she has to go back home. Marinus gives her a gift that will last her a a lifetime. Read this book to find out what it is! I am a fifth grader and I thought this was a pretty good story that was easy to read. I recommend it to anyone in 3rd grade and up. I would probably read it again because it is one of my favorite types of books: adventure and fun-filled.