The Mystery in the Bottle
The Mystery in the Bottle by Val Willis is a delightful first edition published by André Deutsch Children’s Books in 1991. This 30-page book, written in English, follows the adventures of Bobby Bell, a boy who discovers a mermaid in a bottle during a seaside trip with his parents. As Bobby brings the mermaid home, readers will enjoy the whimsical journey that unfolds when she grows rapidly and later shrinks back into her bottle for a school visit.
In this humorous story, readers will find a blend of fantasy and everyday life as Bobby navigates the challenges of having a magical friend. The narrative explores themes related to school and education, while also incorporating elements of mermaids and mermen. The book is illustrated throughout in full color, enhancing the engaging tale and making it appealing to young readers.
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Bobby Bell goes to the seaside with his parents and, being no ordinary boy, finds a mermaid in a bottle and takes her home. Released into the basin, she grows at an alarming pace, but when Bobby decides to take her to school, obligingly shrinks and pops into her bottle. Illustrated throughout in full colour.
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