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Serena Valentino’s Poor Unfortunate Soul reimagines the classic tale of the Little Mermaid through the eyes of Ursula, the cunning sea witch. In this juvenile fiction, readers discover Ursula’s hidden machinations and the tempting bargain she devises for the brave mermaid seeking a mortal life. The narrative blends magic, good versus evil, and the perilous world of mermaids while offering a new angle on the familiar story.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Serena Valentino
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