The Mermaid in the Millpond by Lucy Strange

The Mermaid in the Millpond

Lucy Strange with Pam Smy (Illustrator)

120 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.When Bess tries to escape her harsh life at the cotton mill, can she also free the mermaid trapped i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

hopeful 70%
dark 60%
mysterious 55%
adventurous 50%
emotional 45%
sad 35%
tense 35%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.8

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