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The changeling sea

Patricia A. McKillip (1988)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages140 (Short <300)
SettingSecondary World
Goodreads4.09/5 (6092)

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ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Synopsis

The sea has taken everything away from Periwinkle; it has drowned her fisherman father and left her mother barely able to cope. So Periwinkle, a chambermaid at the inn of a small fishing village, decides to hex the sea. It works surprisingly well, disrupting the sea queen's magic. A chained sea monster appears from the depths, and the king's melancholy son, Kir, nearly drowns trying to get to the country under the sea. With the help of the magician Lyo, Periwinkle uncovers and reverses the sea queen's curse.

Is The changeling sea appropriate for my child?

Suitable for readers of all ages.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

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Fairy Tale RetellingHigh FantasyMermaidsRoyal CourtRoyaltySci-Fi FantasyYA