Dive into an enchanting underwater adventure with Emerald, a mermaid princess learning the ropes of royal life, in Harriet Muncaster's captivating chapter book, Emerald and the Pearly Turtles. Perfect for young readers, this story blends magic, friendship, and the excitement of a rare natural event.
About the Story:
Emerald, a friend of the beloved Isadora Moon, is eager to explore her world and have fun with her pet octopus, Inkibelle. However, the strict rules of being a mermaid princess often keep her confined to the palace. When the rare pearly turtles are set to migrate over Scallop City for the first time in fifty years, Emerald is thrilled. She agrees to watch the spectacle with her family and their partners, but juggling multiple commitments proves challenging. Will Emerald manage to witness the magical creatures and make her wish come true, or will the opportunity pass her by?
Key Features/Benefits:
- Engaging story about a mermaid princess navigating rules and adventure.
- Features Emerald and her pet octopus, Inkibelle.
- Includes a special event: the migration of pearly turtles.
- Illustrated throughout in sea green and black.
- Ideal as a first chapter book for young readers.
- Written and illustrated by Harriet Muncaster, creator of the Isadora Moon series.
Specifications:
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Author: Harriet Muncaster
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Publisher: OUP Oxford
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Publication Date: 6 August 2026
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Edition: 1st
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Language: English
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Print Length: 128 pages
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Reading Age: 5 years and up
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Binding: Paperback
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Dimensions: 13 x 0.7 x 18.6 cm
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Weight: 168 g
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ISBN-10: 138207302X
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ISBN-13: 978-1382073028
About the Author:
Harriet Muncaster is an internationally bestselling author and illustrator known for her popular young reader series, including Isadora Moon, Mirabelle, and Emerald. She also created the highly-illustrated The Diary of Wiska Wildflower series and the middle-grade Victoria Stitch series. Harriet's love for all things magical, sparkly, and tiny shines through in her enchanting stories.
Emerald and the Pearly Turtles offers a delightful reading experience filled with wonder and a touch of wildness, making it a perfect addition to any young reader's collection.
