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Mermaid's Child
Mermaid's Child | Jo Baker
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In this fantastical novel, the acclaimed author of "Longbourn" brings us the magical story of a young girl in search of her mother...who just might be a mermaid. Malin has always been different, and when her father dies, leaving her alone, her choice is clear: stay, and remain an outsider forever, or leave in search of the mythical inheritance she is certain awaits her. Apprenticed to a series of strange and wonderful characters, Malin embarks on a grueling journey that crosses oceans and continents from the high seas to desert plains and leads to a discovery that she could never have expected. Beautifully written and hauntingly strange, "The Mermaid s Child" is a remarkable piece of storytelling, and an utterly unique work of fantasy from literary star Jo Baker."
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From the cover copy, I expected a fantasy, a quest, a journey. This isn‘t a fantasy novel at all, but it is a journey, of one young girl‘s search for a place to belong. The writing is strong, and really evokes a sense of place and character, but the situations…it just felt more and more unrealistic that Malin continued to survive as she leapt from horror to horror. Perhaps that was the fantasy that was meant, but it left me unsatisfied.

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Did a TBR deep dive this morning and came up with this. Looks magical & perfect for a long weekend day off…

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julesG
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@kaysworld1 is doing a giveaway. Check her post.

http://litsy.com/p/V1IwQlNUY3Bq

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kaysworld1
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A niece that I don't know had a birthday and it was little mermaid/ underwater themed event anyway some stuff was left over and I have 3 boxes of goodies to giveaway.

All you have to do is post a picture of you doing YOUR best super hero pose don't forget to tag me and repost and I will pick 3 winners.

Open to everyone. 👍
#giveaway #winner #mermaid #goodies #shareaway #inforachancetowin

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BeansPage
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I ❤️ this pic 🧜🧜🧜🧜

BookwormAHN 💚 6y
AmyG What a great picture! 6y
WriterAtHeart This is adorable!!!!! 6y
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Christine11 So cute! 😊 6y
tracey38 This is adorable. 6y
Bookspirit Hi, Welcome to Litsy and Congrats on becoming a Litten ☺👏 6y
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My son made mermaid candy for me!

Heideschrampf Your son seems a big fan of breaking bad, too! 😋😎 6y
Updrifting @Heideschrampf You're laughing but he said it looked like "blue meth" - !!! ? 6y
Ddzmini 🧜🏽‍♀️🧜🏽‍♂️ 6y
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KassKho
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@CouronneDhiver I got the next #thecanadiantour book yesterday! I love the little pin you added! You‘ll need to tell me where it‘s from because I have lots of friends asking :)

julesG Oh, the mermaid is lovely. 7y
Aninski So pretty!! 7y
CouronneDhiver Aw, I‘m so glad you like her! She‘s from an artist named Crystal Driedger who sells on Etsy, among other places. 😘 7y
BookishTrish ❤️❤️ 🐟 7y
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Dani8712
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"She was a mermaid, sir, and my father was a ferryman, so...."
What a fascinating read this one has been. Expecting a fantasy novel when I picked it up and read the back I find myself surprised by the hard, harsh and cruel reality in which this story is grounded.
#JoBaker #TheMermaidsChild #BritLit #Mermaid

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