Third grade mermaid

Title:

Third grade mermaid

Author:

Summary:

Cora the mermaid is having trouble with spelling, but if she wants to stay on the Singing Sirens swim team she has get an A on her next test--so her mother gives her a "magic" diary that compels her to practice writing, while her friends explain to her the concept of studying.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 19 cm

Subject Term:

Mermaids -- Juvenile fiction.

Spelling ability -- Juvenile fiction.

Diaries -- Juvenile fiction.

Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Scholastic Press,

Publication Date:

2017

ISBN:

9780545918169

Publication Information:

New York : Scholastic Press, 2017.

Call Number:

J RAYMUND

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

For fans of The Dork Diaries comes a new and heavily illustrated chapter book series about a fiery third grade mermaid who thinks she wants to be where the shimmery Sirens are!Cora is a small mermaid with a BIG personality. But like so many mermaids in the third grade, she is struggling to truly be herself. She wants to be like the Singing Sirens, the most glamorous swim team in the sea. Unfortunately, an annoying road--er, seablock--keep getting in her way.When Cora fails her spelling test, her coach says she can't be on the team unless she gets an A on the next one!Can Cora conquer her spelling test, make the swim team, AND stay true to herself at the same time?

Author Notes

Peter Raymundo was 21 years old when he went to work for Walt Disney Studios as part of their Feature Animation Division. There he drew (and drew and drew) for films such as Tarzan , Lilo & Stitch and Mulan . To this day, he says he can draw Mulan's two friends Ling and Chien Po as easily as he can write his own name! Pete is the author of the picture book The Monkey and the Bee and Third Grade Mermaid is his debut chapter book series. His favorite part about working on Third Grade Mermaid was diving into the ocean research. Pete says: "Besides offering a naturally unique cast of characters, the ocean's timeless beauty and diversity provides an endless backdrop for fun and meaningful stories." Pete and his family live in Celebration, Florida.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 2-4-Cora, a mermaid in the third grade, wants to be part of the Singing Sirens, but her failing spelling grade keeps her from the team. To help encourage Cora's writing and improve her spelling, Cora's mom buys her a diary, and Cora tells readers her story through her conversational entries. In her quest to regain her place with the Singing Sirens, Cora befriends a giant shrimp (made extra large by undersea toxic green sludge) and learns what real friendship is about. Nearly every page contains illustrations and dialogue. Combined with an easy-to-read typeface and short chapters, this may be a visually appealing choice for young independent readers looking to challenge themselves. But while mystical mermaids, talking sea creatures, and one big, mutated shrimp fill the pages, they are flat and predictable. VERDICT A serviceable addition for collections in need of simple chapter books.-Lindsay Persohn, University of South Florida, Tampa © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publisher's Weekly Review

In this entertaining but uneven series opener, Cora the mermaid has no trouble with the "three S's" of swimming, splashing, and singing, but a fourth-spelling-proves more difficult. Raymundo (The Monkey Goes Bananas) structures Cora's story as a heavily illustrated diary, one filled with loose, energetic ink drawings colored with watery splashes of blue, as well as crossed-out words that reflect Cora's spelling struggles. Brash and headstrong, Cora doesn't hurt for personality, though her narration has a tendency to ramble ("I shouldn't be saying I was there! And I wouldn't if it wasn't for... Ohhh! I'll get to that! The fact is, I was there, okay?") as the plot zigzags among Cora's attempt hide her new pet (a gigantic shrimp mutated by toxic waste) from her mother, evade bully sharks, address friendship troubles, and improve her spelling grade. Ages 6-8. Agent: Daniel Lazar, Writers House. (Jan.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.