About the Author

Lucy Courtenay (Author)
Lucy Courtenay works in children's publishing and has contributed to a number of series for young readers including Beast Quest and Animal Ark, whilst more recently writing romance for young adults. When not writing, she enjoys singing, reading and travel.

Sheena Dempsey (Illustrator)
Sheena Dempsey is a children's illustrator and picture book author from Cork. She has illustrated many books including Dave Pigeon written by Swapna Haddow (Faber & Faber, 2016) which was shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Book Award. Sheena now lives in London with her husband, Mick, and her retired racing greyhound, Sandy. She loves to write and draw characters that are bursting with fun, humour and mischief.

Reviews

"Gorgeous illustrations, an inventive underwater world and a school-based story make this a perfect read for fans of the Worst Witch and Bad Mermaids."
*WRD magazine*

"This fast-paced and sweet friendship/adventure story will charm young readers who are venturing into short chapter books."
*Irish Independent*

"In a clamshell: delightful underwater adventure that will dolphinitely appeal to young readers!"
*LoveReading4Kids*

"This appealing young character certainly makes a splash on her debut, Dempsey's expressive illustrations making Courtenay's story sparkle."
*The Echo (Cork)*

"A whimsical tail full of witty puns that readers will surely love, this mermaid book is perfect for ocean-obsessed kids. There’s relatable school drama, grumpy pet fish, and a spine-tingling adventure"
*thechildrensbookreview.com*