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Plain Jane and the Mermaid

Vera Brosgol

Illustrator: Vera Brosgol

Ages: 9+

Published: 2024

Publisher: First Second/Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan

ISBN: 978-1-250-31486-4

Keywords: Fantasy-Graphic format, Mermaids, Selkies

Plucky Jane embarks on an epic underwater adventure full of menacing sea monsters, evil mermaids, and a handsome Selkie. Hilarious dialogue, exciting plot twists. Mesmerizing graphic panels in muted palette.