Mermaids

Monsters

by Shirley Raye Redmond

This book explores legends and folktales of mermaids as well as historical accounts of mermaid sightings and explains that the sightings do not match the descriptions of fairytale mermaids.

"Weird, creepy, and mysterious creatures from movies, mythology, and maybe even real life come alive in the new Monsters series. Authors describe the menacing characteristics of each monster, its origins, and its lasting appeal in popular culture."

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Supernatural

48 pages, Hardcover

First published September 7, 2007

About the author

Shirley Raye Redmond is the author of several "sweet" romance novels and dozens of children's books. Many of her titles have won both national and regional awards. She is a member of numerous writing organizations, including Women Writing the West, Southwest Writers, American Christian Fiction Writers, Romance Writers of America, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives with her family in New Mexico.

Reviews

[Tracy Barton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been fascinated by Mermaids since I saw the movie "Splash" back in 1984. I always thought they were sweet, magical creatures of the sea. This book shows that the positive and "fun" side of mermaids has only recently come about. Not only were mermaids considered bad luck, they could be mean and dangerous. I also didn't realize that people have believed in and talked about mermaids for, like, THOUSANDS of years!

[Celeste Vandiver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the history of the merfolk and how mermaids and mermen. Became so popular in books and moives.

[Donald Armfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this to my oldest daughter. Calling mermaids; merfolks or an ocean mirage.

Tells the folklore of Japanese, Greek, Ireland, etc. Mermaids are dangerous creatures but yet Disney portrays them as such beautiful creatures in search of love.

[Laina SpareTime]

Pretty basic. Wouldn't be terrible for kids. Some neat pictures.