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Story by Alberto Blanco • Pictures by Patricia Revah

A mermaid living in an oasis saves her people by rediscovering the forgotten songs of their ancestors.
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The desert mermaid lives alone in an oasis in the Sonora Desert, and day by day her beautiful oasis is growing smaller. Learning that her people are disappearing because they have forgotten the songs of their ancestors, she sets out on an epic journey to find the lost songs. Riding on a magic horse named Silver Star, she discovers the missing melodies and poems that lead her to the sea and to her salvation.

The Desert Mermaid is an original story written in the style of a folktale and takes place in the beautiful Sonora Desert, the northern portion of which extends into Arizona. The story focuses on the importance of caring for the environment as well as keeping our cultural heritage alive.

32 pages Full-color illustrations 9" x 8" Ages 6 and up Eng./Spanish
 
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Awards
Prickly Pear Book Award
 
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Praise

"Like the missing songs, this tale has an uncommon melody, making it a good choice for reading aloud. Photos of tapestry artist Revah's finely textured needlework provide elegant illustrations."
     —Publishers Weekly

"We highly recommend this book for home, school and public libraries.… It is the kind of book that helps make teaching fun, and bedtime stories fun for parents."
     —Small Press

"The story has a thoughtful message about the importance of art."
     —Christian Science Monitor

 
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The Desert Mermaid

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ISBN: 0-89239-106-5
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