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The Very Short, Entirely True History of Mermaids
By LASKOW, Sarah
- ISBN
- 9781524792756
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 17, 2020 | Nonfiction
Gr 3–7—The second book in Laskow's series of short histories of popular fantastic creatures examines mermaids. After a short etymology, she launches into a presentation of many ancient legends from all over the world, from the dangerous Sirens of ancient Greece to the gentle Yawkyawks of Australia. Laskow cites mermaid sightings by explorers and various religious teachings during medieval times. T...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
