Midnight Pearls: A Retelling of the Little Mermaid

by Debbie Viguié

Book Overview

"ONCE UPON A TIME"
IS TIMELESS

In a quiet fishing village seventeen years ago, one lone fisherman rescued a child from the sea. He and his wife raised the girl, Pearl, as their own daughter, never allowing themselves to wonder long about where she came from -- or notice her silver hair, usually pale skin, and wide, dark blue eyes.

Pearl grows from a mysterious child into an unusual young woman, not always welcomed in the...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416940162
• ISBN13: 9781416940166
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Simon Pulse
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

WAYY ENTRANCING!

As I Read this book I think I fell in love this is the first book I have read by Cameron Dokey, but it was simply tantalizing and the ending was satisfying I read it the day I got it and didn't put it down for the entire day! so GO GET IT!

Mermaids and betrothals and mystery, oh my!

This is one retelling of Andersen's fairy tale that I'm glad I didn't miss. I was skeptical about ordering, but it was a nice twist. The only objection I had is that the denouement was a bit short (i.e. the resolution of the climax of the story). I would have liked to have seen more detail than "and we lived happily ever after." The plot change that I enjoyed was that there are two additional characters that are introduced in the middle of the story. You think you're getting to know the couple that's intended, but you discover that you aren't. It helps you to identify with the characters a bit more, I guess. Either way, I enjoyed the book a great deal. The ending is a lot like the Disney version, though, so if you are looking for a sad ending like the original tale, don't get this book.

Fantastic

Rescued from the sea as a small child during a vicious, ravaging storm, Pearl grew up in a spendid small cottage, with a gorgeous view of the ocean, and the castle in which the King and Prince live in. Pearl is an outcast of her small village, with her pale skin, silver hair, and long, spindly legs in which she is always tripping over. But Pearl's secret friendship with the Prince gives her solace, as he is misunderstood just as she is. When suddenly two jealous mermaid's come up from the sea, with their eyes set on Pearl and Prince James. Now the two of them have to try to stay together, when everyone is trying to keep them apart.A fantastic story, based on "The Little Mermaid." Viguie created many lovable characters in this novel filled with fantasy, mystery, suspense, and eventually, a happy ending. A must have for fans of the previous books in the "Once Upon A Time..." series.Erika Sorocco

The best version yet!!!!!

I loved this book! Ever since I was little, The Little Mermaid fascinated me. And this book tells the tale with so much..... pizazz! Not only does it have romance, but adventure, fantasy, and a few bad guys too! This book kept me on the edge of my chair, and I recommend it for all ages.