Coral Kingdom

Mermaids Rock #1

by Linda Chapman

Nixe Marina und ihr Haustier, das Seepferdchen Sami, sind neu am Nixenfelsen und schließen schnell Freundschaft mit ein paar Meerkindern, die Tiere und die Natur genauso lieben wie sie.Als die wunderhübschen Korallenhöhlen in der Nähe zerstört werden, erwartet die fünf Meerkinder und ihre Tiere das erste Ein Ungeheuer scheint dort sein Unwesen zu treiben und die erwachsenen Meermenschen, allen voran der Wächter Raziem, machen Jagd auf das mysteriöse Tier. Doch die Kinder sind von der Unschuld des Tieres überzeugt und tun alles, um es in Sicherheit zu bringen.

Genres: Chapter Books, Childrens, Mermaids, Animals, Middle Grade, Fantasy

Paperback

Published January 9, 2020

About the author

Linda Chapman was born in Liverpool in 1969. She had many different jobs before becoming a full-time writer in 1999 including working as a theatre stage manager, a dog trainer, a bookseller, a nanny, a teacher and a research assistant. She has written over 300 books for children, some under her own name, others under different names and she often collaborates with other authors. She is currently writing books with Julie Sykes and they are co-authors on the NYT bestselling Unicorn Academy series as well as Mermaid Academy, Forever Homes and Pocket Unicorns. Linda lives in Leicestershire with her husband, three children, two horses and three dogs. She has written many different series including: My Secret Unicorn, Star Friends, Best Friends Bakery, Stardust, Skating School and, most recently, Magic Keepers and Moonlight Riders.

Reviews

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marina and her father have just moved to a new underwater neighborhood, and Marina makes some new friends at school while her father researches rare fish in the area. Marina has to put up with a snobby girl at school, but she happily joins the Save the Sea Creatures club with her friends. However, Marina and her friends are frightened by a strange creature that is evidently destroying the local coral reef caves. They find some weird clues, but no one has sighted the creature. Can they solve the mystery before the damage gets worse?

I loved this cute book! The mermaid culture is wonderfully imaginative, and I thought it was so fun to learn about Marina and her friends. We also get some real life facts about interesting fish and conservation in the ocean. The mystery had me in complete suspense! I was puzzling and wondering, What is this big sea monster creature that is destroying the coral?

I love Marina's character. She is smart and courageous and she does not back down in the face of adversity. I loved her sweet relationship with her father. Their close family dynamic was really lovely to read about.

The black and white illustrations in this book are so cool! It really brings the story to life. I love the art style, and the unique designs for each mermaid character.


Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable. Loved Mariana (and now I want a pet seahorse named Sammy who nuzzles me), and this was such a great adventure!

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moving to a new place is never easy, but Marina is accustomed to having to adjust to new places and make new friends because of her father's job as a scientist. But even Mermaids Rock, her new home, has its share of unpleasant individuals and bullies, including Glenda Seaglass, who makes it clear that hers is the popular crowd and that if Marina wants to be a part of it, she will want to distance herself from her new friends, Luna, Naya, and Coralie. But the girls have been kind and inviting to Marina, and she doesn't accept Glenda's offer. When Marina realizes that the coral caves in the area have been damaged, crushed, and crumbling as if a large monster has attacked them, she and her friends are determined to figure out who or what is responsible. The way the friends solve this problem was handled well while delivering a strong message of environmentalism. All of the mermaids have animal friends too, including a manatee and a seahorse. It will be interesting to see where this new series goes.

[Chelsea · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not all mermaid books are created equal. I maybe would have enjoyed this if I was 9.

My daughter really wanted me to read this book to her, but it's way above her level of understanding as a 2-year-old. So I ended up just finishing the book on my own. I'm not going to read the rest of the series.

[AJ Payne · Rating 2 out of 5]

A read aloud choice of 7 year old. Lots of mermaid books on her mind. This one was silly, but not too bad. I’m kinda hoping we don’t have to continue this series though…

[Karin houdt van boeken · Rating 3 out of 5]

Marina en haar zeepaardje Sammy In in Groenegolf komen wonen. Net als ze zich thuis beginnen te voelen worden de prachtige koraalgrotten beschadigd. Wie zou dit gedaan hebben?

De tekeningen waren ok, maar niet heel bijzonder.
Er waren in dit boek erg veel vissige grapjes. Een tikkeltje flauw.

Maar het was vooral een schattig kinderboek over zeemeerminnen en vissen. De onderwaterwereld.
Niet heel bijzonder, wel gewoon leuk.