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Two years after their adventures in the Land of the Silver Apples, apprentice bard Jack and Viking friend Thorgil confront a malevolent, vengeful mermaid spirit. Their encounter thrusts them into a mystical quest that leads them to the fin‑folk of Notland, the modern‑day Orkney Islands. In this Norse‑mythical journey, the duo must navigate otherworldly waters and ancient folklore to overcome the mermaid’s wrath and seek a way forward.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Nancy Farmer
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