Mariana and the Merchild: A Folk Tale from Chile

Old Mariana longs for friendship, but she is feared by the village children and fearful of the hungry sea-wolves that hide in the sea-caves near her hut. When one day Mariana finds a Merchild inside a crab shell her whole life changes — but she knows that one day, when the sea is calm again, the Merchild s mother will come to take her daughter back.

A memorable story of unconditional love, this poetic retelling of a traditional South American folk tale beautifully conveys the joy that may come if you open your heart to what you cannot keep.

• Author
• Caroline Pitcher, Jackie Morris

• Format
• hardcover

• Pages
• 32

• Publisher
• William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780802852045

• Settings
• Chile

• Genres
• childrens, folklore, fiction, fantasy

• Release date
• 2000