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Daughter of the Sea
By Doherty, Berlie & Bailey, Siân
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-78942-469-3
- Publisher
- New York : DK Pub., 1997.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 1997
Gr 5-8 Readers who grew up with repeated viewings of Disney's The Little Mermaid have a richer, darker whale of a tale in store for them. Gioga, named after a mythic sea princess, is rescued by a kindly fisherman and taken home to his barren wife. After convincing the neighbors that she miraculously gave birth to the infant, a joyous celebration is given to welcome the babe. The uninvited guest, Eilean o da Freya, appears prophesying future heartbreak for the family. Neither husband nor wife confides ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
