The Legend of Sea Glass by Trinka Hakes Noble*
- Sirenita the Selkie
- Aug 20, 2017
- 2 min read
Book Type: Children's Book
Author: Trinka Hakes Noble
Pages: 32
Summary(goodreads.com):
Long, long ago there was a time when men did not venture into the deep ocean waters. It was believed that the world was flat and to sail beyond the horizon meant falling off the edge of the earth. So even though they were drawn to and fascinated by the ocean, men feared it. And as men lived their lives above the water, far beyond their view and in the ocean's deepest depths lived mysterious and magical sea creatures, half girl and half fish. These shy, gentle creatures were called mermaids and much loved by the ocean. And when men finally overcame their fear and ventured out to sea, risking disaster and even death, it was the mermaids who came to their rescue. Written by award-winning author Trinka Hakes Noble, this original legend explains the origin of sea glass, attributing it to the tears of mermaids, weeping for lives lost at sea.
My Review:
Sea glass is a treasure that only lucky beach goers find, and most wonder where it comes from. Trinka Hakes Noble crafts a wonderful tale, and the text within this book is beautifully written. It is not oversimplified, yet has a refined quality that makes it perfect for adults and little mers to enjoy.
The illustrations were beautiful and capture the wonder of the sea! I love how the cover disguises the mermaid just enough so that she is a mystery waiting to be discovered.
The Legend of Sea Glass is a brilliant story that is filled with both magical words and artwork. I reccomend this as a perfect summer beach read for both older and younger mers! I give this book (*****) 5 stars.
-Sirenita The Selkie
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