The first three chapters provide background information on mermaids and mermen: Where did they come from? Did they ever exist? What mermaid sightings have been recorded? What frauds and tricks have been used to create fakes? Five folktales from around the world provide a sampling of mer maid and mermen lore. The book closes with a list of sources and additional information. Appealing illustrations in hand-colored linocuts and collage enhance the text. 2002 Australian Children’s Book Council Notable Book. chs

Originally published by Onmibus Books/ Scholastic Australia, in 2001.