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Name: The Lord Fish
Author: Walter De la Mare

In this charming children’s adventure, the reluctant John Cobbler attempts to save a young mermaid, confronting a succession of trials that test his courage and ingenuity. After enduring transformations—including briefly turning into a fish—he ultimately succeeds, gaining a beautiful mermaid wife and great treasure. The story blends humor, fantasy, and a lighthearted moral about perseverance and kindness.

First publish date: 1933

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Walter De la Mare

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