The Floating Forest (Mermaids Rock #2)
by Linda Chapman, Mirelle Ortega (Illustrator)
Coralie and her friends are playing at the magic whirlpool, transporting to different oceans around the world to explore. Coralie travels to a kelp forest and discovers a map that seems to point to a treasure. The friends plan a treasure-hunting expedition, but the nosy Glenda is spying their plans. The mermaids are also worried about encountering dangerous animals like orcas or sharks in the kelp forest, and they try to make a plan to stay safe. But you never know what might happen out in the ocean!
I loved this cute book! The mermaid culture is wonderfully imaginative, and I thought it was so fun to learn about all the mermaid friends. We also get some real life facts about interesting fish and conservation in the ocean. The plot and mysterious adventure had me guessing and wondering!
I love all the interesting mermaid characters. They all have their own strengths and that is what makes them such a great team. Coralie is funny and smart and strong. Naya is always inventing some type of new scientific magical combination to help them in their adventures. Luna has a special connection to marine animals. Kai is always looking for a new way to do things, a new approach to their problems. And Marina is the heart of the group, and she is always encouraging and supporting the others.
The black and white illustrations in this book are so cool! It really brings the story to life. I love the art style, and the unique designs for each mermaid character.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
The Ice Giant (Mermaids Rock #3)
by Linda Chapman
Marina is heartbroken when her dad announces that they will have to leave Mermaid Rock to study walruses in the Artic. But Kai suggests that Marina could stay with his family while her father is in the Artic doing his research, The mermaid friends start planning to train their pets for the big Pet Talent Competition coming up. But when Marina doesn’t hear from her father for two days, the friends begin to worry that something must be wrong, and they travel through the magical ocean portal to the Artic seas. It will take all their courage and ingenuity to navigate the dangers of these frigid waters and find Marina’s missing father. If their pets have been well-trained, maybe they could help in the search!
The Midnight Realm (Mermaids Rock #4)
by Linda Chapman, Mirelle Ortega (Illustrations)
4 out of 5 stars
The merfriends are working together on a school project about types of coral in the different ocean zones. The decide to do some research in the Midnight Realm in the depths of the ocean that cannot be reached by any sunlight. First, they will have to prepare some lanterns, food, a map, and a special way for their mammal pets to dive so deep without needing to come up for oxygen. They know it is incredibly dangerous, but the friends are resourceful and brave! When they encounter a deadly giant squid, it will take all their courage to make it out alive!
The Emerald Maze (Mermaids Rock #5)
by Linda Chapman, Mirelle Ortega (Illustrator)
4 out of 5 stars
The magical mermaid whirlpool is malfunctioning, but Naya and Marina are sucked in and transported to an underwater cave. Unable to return, they begin to explore and discover that they are in an underground river with many twists and turns. Their friends follow them in a rescue attempt, but they are all stuck there until they can figure out why the whirlpool is malfunctioning. One part of the underground river emerges in a sunlit jungle, and the merfriends have fun playing on the rocks. However, there is a dangerous predator lurking in the shadows of the jungle, and the mermaids will have to protect their vulnerable pets.
The Secret Shipwreck
by Linda Chapman, Mirelle Ortega (Illustrations)
4 out of 5 stars
Coralie is organizing a play with her mermaid friends, but they can’t decide on a topic for their play. They have the idea to do some research about humans and get some ideas for their play, so they travel to the Red Sea to investigate an old shipwreck. They find human utensils, tools, and plates. They even discover an old bathtub and wonder what humans could use it for. However, there are many dangers in the Red Sea. There are angry sharks, and aggressive fish protecting their nests. But the greatest danger of all comes from the humans themselves. Coralie wonders if all humans are evil, polluting the ocean, or if some humans might be good people, helping to preserve and protect the ocean.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of all these books from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
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