Meet the shy mermaid Atalanti Scrimso. She lives in the remote and tranquil Sleepy Cove, collects messages in bottles, rides sea horses, and enjoys her hobby of "walking" on the beach and visiting her friends. Her life is perfect, until she learns that contractors Bristle & Splinter are planning to turn Sleepy Cove into a luxury seaside resort with golf courses. Realizing that their plan will destroy her home, Atalanti gathers old and new friends in an effort to stop the two wicked contractors...

PRESS REVIEWS

Charming and witty, full of imagination and incredibly rich illustrations. Perhaps one of the best books published this year for children aged 7 to 9. The Bookseller

This wonderful book, written as a diary and adorned with Riddell's exquisite illustrations, is packed with so many puns and literary references that I had to read it twice so I wouldn't miss anything. The first part of a new book series, it's the ideal summer read. Daily Mail

Flooded with intricate and vivid black-and-white illustrations, this exciting and funny adventure offers a delightful blend of friendship, underwater fun, and imagination. Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post