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Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

Nen and the lonely fisherman book cover.

Written by: Ian Eagleton.

Illustrated by: James Mayhew.

A modern adaptation of a classic ‘little mermaid’ tale, Nen and the Lonely Fisherman tells the story of a merman’s search for true love, sending a song of hope across the sea while a lonely, caring young fisherman named Ernest hopes to find warmth in his heart. As the two meet, they feel a special connection, much to the dismay of Nen’s father Pelagios who creates a wild sea storm to protect his son and the ocean. Can Nen save Ernest?

This wonderful paperback book showcases a story of love in adversity, which serves as reminder to us all to care for people and planet. (From GoodReads.)

May be too long for storytime.

Ages: 5 to 7 years old.

Credit: Anne C (Storytime Solidarity member).

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