A Natural History of Mermaids

“A detailed “field notebook” about the history of mermaids from around the world, written by fictional marine biologist Darcy Delamere, who disguises herself as a man to get a place board the real-life “HMS Challenger”. Published in a highly illustrated format.” * The Bookseller *“The fantastical facts and extraordinary tales are a sure-fire hit for young readers.” * Woman and Home *

Emily Hawkins is a full-time author and former children’s book editor. Her work has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list (Oceanology, 2009) and won the Children’s Travel Book of the Year Award (Atlas of Animal Adventures, 2016). With a background in children’s non-fiction, Emily has a strong interest in myth, folklore and storytelling. In 2020 she wrote A Natural History of Fairies, which has been translated into eleven languages. Emily holds a first-class English degree from Nottingham University, and lives in Winchester, UK, with her young family.

Jessica Roux is a Nashville-based illustrator and plant and animal enthusiast. She loves exploring in her own backyard and being surrounded by an abundance of nature. Using subdued colours and rhythmic shapes, she renders flora, fauna, food and many other things with intricate detail reminiscent of old world beauty. Her first book is A Natural History of Fairies (September 2020).