**"An instant classic" - Lancashire Post** **"Magical" - Inis** Alina and her granny live in a lighthouse by the sea: a home filled with the warmth of Granny’s magical stories. But Alina is worried. Granny’s memories and stories are starting to fade away, and she doesn’t know how to bring them back. Then one day, she meets a mermaid on the rocks near the lighthouse – and she’s swept into a magical deep-sea adventure that will change everything. A modern classic from the bestselling creators of The Girl and the Dinosaur.
An instant classic featuring an inspirational underwater adventure and a moving homage to the beauty and power of memory ... A gift book for all the family to enjoy - Lancashire Post
With equal pinches of whimsy and heart, this is a memorable tale that shines a light on the special bond shared between grandparents and grandchildren ... Magical. - Inis Magazine
Beautifully written, and enhanced by stunning illustrations from Sarah Massini, this is a delightful book - The Sun on The Girl and the Dinosaur
Superb watercolour illustrations by Sarah Massini and a lively rhyming narrative all contribute to making this a classic book for keeps - Irish Examiner on The Girl and the Dinosaur
Author
About Hollie Hughes
Hollie Hughes is the talented and award-winning author of many much-loved picture books, including The Heart of a Giant, Princess Swashbuckle, and the bestselling, award-winning The Girl and the Dinosaur.
Having three children of her own, she is perfectly tuned in to the reading habits and tastes of young children. Hollie lives in Essex with her family.
