The Mermaid with No Tail
Paralympic champion swimmer and gold medalist Jessica Long celebrates the importance of dreaming big and the power of being different in The Mermaid with No Tail. As a baby, Jessica was adopted from a Russian orphanage. Her legs were amputated below the knee when she was 18 months old. Despite this, Jessica has become a world-class swimmer and one of the most decorated athletes of all time.
Dive into this illustrated picture book based on Jessica’s story, where a mermaid with no tail decides she wants to compete in the Mermaid Games. The other mermaids make fun of her for being different. But her adoptive turtle parents are supportive and encouraging, and her shark coach, Phelpsy, teaches her to swim using her arms. The mermaid trains hard, maintains a good attitude, and eventually wins the games.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 32
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Sounds True
Language: en
ISBN: 9781649630933
Creator Bio
Jessica Long is a talented author known for her imaginative and captivating storytelling. Born and raised in a small coastal town, Long has always been fascinated by the mysteries of the sea and the creatures that dwell within it. Her love for mermaids and their folklore inspired her to write her debut novel, The Mermaid with No Tail. Long's writing style is both poetic and thought-provoking, drawing readers into her vivid and enchanting worlds. When she's not writing, Long enjoys spending time at the beach, searching for inspiration and new stories to tell.
