The Mermaid's Gift

by Claudia Cangilla McAdam

Book Overview

Long ago, on the tiny Venetian island of Burano, the villagers were starving. Brave Gianni sets out into the icy lagoon to catch fish to feed his people, leaving his fianc e Nicoletta to pray for his safe return. Gianni tries to catch fish for hours, but his net comes up empty every time. A sudden storm sweeps across the lagoon, washing Gianni overboard. He struggles to stay afloat. All hope seems lost until a beautiful mermaid appears in front...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455621080
• ISBN13: 9781455621088
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.0" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3