About This Book:
*Review Contributed by Bethany Wicker, Staff Reviewer*
Princess Finn has shark magic and wants nothing more to be a Coral Keeper. Those are the mermaids who protect the coral wall surrounding their city: Anjeea. Especially since an evil merman named Rozaro threatens the safety of Anjeea. The only problem is that Finn can’t grasp how to use her magic. Sharks are aggressive creatures, which makes them a bit intimidating, but Finn won’t give up. No matter how many times she fails the trials.
When Finn adventures to the wall with her friend, she’s swept away into it and sees a vision of a Silver Shell. However, her mom claims it’s hidden and she isn’t powerful enough to wield it. For that reason, Finn trains harder than ever, especially when she discovers Rozaro is after it too.
SEARCH FOR THE SILVER SHELL is a new chapter book series for early readers that celebrate mermaids, friendship, sealife, and the enchanting allure of magic. Princess Finn is lucky to have friends like Moon and Link who remain at her side. While I understand the author was trying to have more fantasy-like names with Anjeea and Rozaro, but my daughter did struggle a bit with these. Finn, Moon, and Link as the main characters were perfect though. I like how the first page introduces the characters and what kind of magic they have. It’s an interesting concept seeing mermaids having magic over sea creatures. I love the themes of friendship and teaching to never give up all throughout the book. There’s also some Questions and Activities in the back for more learning opportunities.
Final Verdict: I would recommend this to early readers aged six and older who love mermaids, magic, and heroism. Most words are simplistic enough for those starting out on their first chapter books.
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