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The Little Mermaid

By Hans Christian Andersen & Misha Hoekstra &
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen & Misha Hoekstra &  digital book - Fable

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Discover the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale that inspired the classic Disney movie!

This stunningly romantic interpretation features whimsical illustrations that will delight young readers, 7-10.

Six young sisters live in the depths of the ocean, longing for the chance to see the beauty of the earth. Most eager of all is the youngest mermaid, who counts the days to her 15th birthday when her grandmother will finally allow her to rise to the surface.

Her first sight above the water is a large ship on which a beautiful prince is celebrating his 16th birthday. Immediately she falls in love, and so begins her determined quest to join the prince on earth as a human.

Full of wonder and heart, The Little Mermaid remains one of the most powerful fairy tales ever written, and this gorgeously illustrated translation gives it renewed life.

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3.5
“I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed are my own. I think we're all familiar with the story of The Little Mermaid. Many find it problematic in several areas, but I personally love it and find it haunting and beautiful. This is a wonderful, updated version of the classic we all know and love. Hopefully, it will inspire some new readers to discover this favorite classic!”

About Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker. The king helped to pay for his education, enabling him to become a short-story writer, novelist and playwright. He remains best known for his fairy tales, which include The Red Shoes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. Pushkin Children's also publishes The Snow Queen and The Wild Swans.

Helen Crawford-White lives and works by the sea. She designs covers, illustrates books and creates websites.

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