For those who are spellbound by mermaids as I am, or who are susceptible to their charms--or who are just naturally very, very curious,  this jeweled chronicle will lead you down into deep through the lives, origins, language, and magic of these elusive, but oh so alluring merfolk.  Like a magical scrapbook the pages are brimming with documents, tales and spells.  Open it anywhere, and dive in!  Can you hear the siren song? 

Reviewed by Vivian L..

The Secret History of Mermaids and Creatures of the Deep (Hardcover)

By Ari Professor Berk

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9780763645151
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Candlewick, 9/2009

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