Titles in This Set: Mermaid School Mermaid School: The Clamshell Show Mermaid School: Ready, Steady, Swim! Mermaid School: All Aboard! Mermaid School: Save Our Seas! Mermaid School: The Spooky Shipwreck Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781839134579 Publisher: Andersen Press Age Range: 5-8 years Overview: Splash into the underwater world of Marnie Blue with this complete six-book Mermaid School collection from author Lucy Courtenay and illustrator Sheena Dempsey. Following a nervous new pupil at Lady Sealia Foam's academy for young mermaids, the series blends school-story humour with gentle lessons on friendship, courage and caring for the ocean. Easy-to-follow chapters and charming illustrations make this paperback set ideal for confident young readers moving on from picture books, and a lovely gift for sea-loving children. About the Books: Marnie Blue arrives for her first term at Mermaid School terrified of making friends and living up to her rebellious Aunt Christabel's reputation, but soon discovers seahorse-riding and true friendship. In The Clamshell Show, Marnie and best friends Pearl and Orla battle stage fright to shine in the school talent competition. Ready, Steady, Swim! introduces a tough new PE teacher and a nail-biting obstacle relay testing teamwork. All Aboard! takes the class on a school trip to Queen Maretta's royal palace, with Aunt Christabel along for the ride and mischief never far behind. Save Our Seas! turns the spotlight on ocean conservation as plastic pollution threatens Mermaid Lagoon. The Spooky Shipwreck rounds off the set with a weekend trip to CORAL camp, mixing spooky fun with warm friendship and gentle mystery. Across all six stories, readers follow Marnie as she learns to listen, share and support her friends, growing in confidence with every adventure. Lucy Courtenay's witty writing pairs perfectly with Sheena Dempsey's playful illustrations, creating a cosy world that never overwhelms early readers. Key Benefits: Complete six-book Mermaid School paperback collection in one set Follows one likeable heroine, Marnie Blue, across a full school year of adventures Builds confidence, empathy and teamwork through gentle, relatable storylines Introduces ocean conservation themes in an age-appropriate, engaging way Charming black-and-white illustrations throughout support developing readers Great value gift set for children who have outgrown picture books About the Author: Lucy Courtenay has written children's fiction since 1999, crafting warm, funny stories across picture books, early readers and middle-grade fiction. The Mermaid School series, illustrated by Sheena Dempsey and published by Andersen Press, follows heroine Marnie Blue through school-day scrapes, friendship dramas and ocean adventures. Courtenay's accessible, humour-filled writing has made the series a popular choice for building independent reading confidence, while Dempsey's lively illustrations bring Mermaid Lagoon and its characters vividly to life. Why You'll Love This Set: Six charming adventures and one lovable heroine make this the perfect paperback collection for young mermaid fans. A brilliant gift or reading-confidence boost that keeps giving, story after story. Please Note: Book cover, edition and ISBN may vary slightly from images shown; all copies are the current UK edition dispatched from the UK.