Nen and the Lonely Fisherman
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An adventurous merman and kind fisherman find love and each other in this gorgeous update to the Little Mermaid story. Winner of the Polari Prize,...
An adventurous merman and kind fisherman find love and each other in this gorgeous update to the Little Mermaid story. Winner of the Polari Prize, the UK's first and largest LGBTQ+ book award. "A moving celebration of love." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Together, [Nen and Ernest] discover that nothing-not even a raging storm-can conquer love." Foreword Reviews
Far out at sea and deep below whispering waves lives a merman searching for a partner. In the forbidden world above, a kind fisherman wonders if something more is waiting for him beyond the horizon. When they find each other under a star-filled sky, their love will change both of their worlds. Celebrate queer joy and the uniting power of love with this award-winning, inclusive retelling of a classic fairy tale.
Author: Ian Eagleton
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: 04/02/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781499815931
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2024
Foreword 02/13/2024
About the Author
Ian Eagleton is the director of The Reading Realm and a content creator and resource writer for various educational organizations, including The Literacy Shed and Authorfy. Ian has taught in elementary schools for thirteen years. He especially enjoys sharing picture books, poetry and creative writing activities with the children he teaches. You can follow Ian on Twitter at @MrEagletonIan James Mayhew is an Award-winning author & illustrator with a love for music and storytelling. His books have received honors by The New York Times, the Carnegie Greenaway awards, the Polari Prize, and others, but the best reward for James is seeing a child with one of his stories. He also gives frequent concerts where he paints to music. His collaborators include the London Mozart Players, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. For more information visit jamesmayhew.co.uk
Far out at sea and deep below whispering waves lives a merman searching for a partner. In the forbidden world above, a kind fisherman wonders if something more is waiting for him beyond the horizon. When they find each other under a star-filled sky, their love will change both of their worlds. Celebrate queer joy and the uniting power of love with this award-winning, inclusive retelling of a classic fairy tale.
Author: Ian Eagleton
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: 04/02/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781499815931
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2024
Foreword 02/13/2024
About the Author
Ian Eagleton is the director of The Reading Realm and a content creator and resource writer for various educational organizations, including The Literacy Shed and Authorfy. Ian has taught in elementary schools for thirteen years. He especially enjoys sharing picture books, poetry and creative writing activities with the children he teaches. You can follow Ian on Twitter at @MrEagletonIan James Mayhew is an Award-winning author & illustrator with a love for music and storytelling. His books have received honors by The New York Times, the Carnegie Greenaway awards, the Polari Prize, and others, but the best reward for James is seeing a child with one of his stories. He also gives frequent concerts where he paints to music. His collaborators include the London Mozart Players, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. For more information visit jamesmayhew.co.uk