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Synopsis
A laugh-out-loud picture book with a feel-good message from bestselling comics creator Kate Beaton about a half-human-half-shark bent on revenge after a greedy fishing captain messes with her waters – perfect for fans of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors. When Shark Girl is captured by an evil fishing captain's net, she makes a vow... for REVENGE! With the sea witch's help, Shark Girl becomes a human sailor and launches a plan... for MUTINY! But Shark Girl needs the help of her crew mates before she can enact her plan. Will Shark girl SINK... or SWIM? Bestselling creator Kate Beaton has created a subversive and hilarious spin on the classic little mermaid fairytale that will inspire little readers to seek their own revenge on behalf of justice!
Is Shark Girl appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 5 and up.
A humorous picture book about a half-shark girl seeking justice against an evil fishing captain by transforming into a human sailor. Contains mild cartoon-style peril (capture, mutiny planning) presented in a comedic, empowering context suitable for early readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the silly twist on The Little Mermaid with a tough shark girl who gets revenge and needs her crew's help to defeat the bad guys.