A Mermaid's Diary
$16.35
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
Dive into a mermaid’s diary and discover all the underwater secrets in this fantasy adventure from award-winning Chris Riddell. A gorgeous paperback holiday read, fully illustrated in black and white throughout and perfect for 7 to 9 year old fans of Ottoline and The Little Mermaid.
‘Humorous and fabulously illustrated, this 7+ diary adventure is stuffed to the gills with charm’ - The Guardian
‘Charming, witty and imaginative, and packed with an unbelievable amount of stunning…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529009408 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529009405 |
| Author: | Chris Riddell |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 133mm x 207mm |
| Series: | A Mermaid's Diary |
| Audience Age: | 7-9 |
Critics Review
Charming, witty and imaginative, and packed with an unbelievable amount of stunning artwork for the price point. This might be one of the best books to be published for 7-9 year-olds this year. * The Bookseller *
This gorgeous book, written as a diary with Riddell’s stunning illustrations, is so packed with literary puns and cultural jokes that I had to read it twice in case I missed something. The first in a series, this is the perfect summer read. * Daily Mail *
Full of Riddell’s richly detailed and intricate black and white illustrations, this utterly charming and comedy-infused fantasy adventure delivers a seductive blend of friendship, underwater fun and imagination. – Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *
‘Humorous and fabulously illustrated, this 7+ diary adventure is stuffed to the gills with charm’ * The Guardian *
Riddell’s trademark wry humor and gorgeous black-and-white illustrations make this environmental fable a visual treat. Details of the myriad habitats and their inhabitants and hilarious annotations, puns, and literary and pop-culture references are coupled with an engaging narrative that takes a dig at destructive development … The funny asides will have both adult and young readers giggling. * Kirkus starred review *
Chris Riddell
Chris Riddell is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He served as the UK Children’s Laureate from 2015 to 2017.
Riddell has received significant acclaim for his children’s books, winning several major awards:
- CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals: 2001, 2004, and 2016
- Costa Children’s Book Award: 2013, for Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse
His published works include:
- The bestselling Ottoline series
- The Emperor of Absurdia
- The Muddle Earth series (with Paul Stewart)
- The Scavenger series (with Paul Stewart)
- The Blobheads series (with Paul Stewart)
Chris Riddell has been honored with an OBE for his contributions to illustration and charity work. He resides in Brighton with his family.
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