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A mermaid offers a young girl a magical escape in this lushly told and luminously illustrated Coretta Scott King Honor–winning picture book.
Sukey’s new step-pa is a mean, bossy man she calls “Mister Hard-Times.” He makes her work in his garden all day and Sukey’s ma doesn’t seem to care. One day, when her step-pa isn’t looking, Sukey takes her chance to run away to her secret hiding place by the sea.
There, she meets Mama Jo, a beautiful black mermaid. Mama Jo’s got a surprise for Sukey: a magical kingdom beneath the sea without time or pain. But there are also no people. Is it really better than the world above?
Publisher : Aladdin; Reprint edition (May 1, 1996)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 068980718X
ISBN-13 : 978-0689807183
Reading age : 5 – 8 years
Lexile measure : 760L
Grade level : Kindergarten – 3
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.75 x 0.2 x 10.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the story lovely, well-fleshed out, and classic. They also appreciate the beautiful illustrations and vivid colors. Readers describe the book as entertaining and intriguing.
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