Shyanna's Wish

Mermaid Kingdom #4

by Janet Gurtler, Katie Wood (Illustrator)

The big day has finally arrived! It's Shyanna's thirteenth birthday, the most important birthday in a mermaid's life. Shyanna will get her legs and be able to go on land for the first time ever! But her excitement quickly fades when Cora's sister Jewel gets stuck in a fisherman's net. Will Jewel be saved? And if so, at what cost to the other mermaids? 

96 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

Janet Gurtler is a Rita Award Finalist for her book, I'M NOT HER. Her young adult books have also been chosen for the Junior Library Guild Selection and as Best Books for Teens from the Canadian Children’s Book Center.

Janet's latest young adult novel, THE OTHER ME will be released in 2027 from Great Plains Press.

THE OTHER ME is a parallel life romance about the importance of choices. It's a thought provoking story for people who have sometimes wondered...what if.

Janet lives in Alberta, Canada, with her best friend, Betty White, a beautiful golden retriever who takes her for daily walks.

Reviews

[Aria · Rating 5 out of 5]

She was so braveto take a risk on becoming human forever

[Yuiko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it super cute
Any lil girl will love this!!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book for young chapter book readers. I understand the mermaid thing,but it seemed to be trying too hard with the leg ceremony. loved the ending.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute mermaid story that 2nd and 3rd grade girls will likely enjoy.