Books like Half-human by Bruce Coville
Half‑Human is a vibrant anthology of stories crafted for a young audience. Each tale follows a mythical creature—mermaids, centaurs, and other half‑human, half‑animal beings—as they confront questions of identity and belonging. Set in a playful, American context, the book explores themes of metamorphosis and self‑discovery through engaging, narrative vignettes.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Bruce Coville
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