The Little Mermaid

by Alan Menken

First published 1992

Ariel, a young mermaid, ventures to the surface and falls for a human prince. Defying her father's wishes, she makes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch Ursula, trading her voice for legs. Ariel must win the prince's love and break the spell before it's too late, or face a watery doom. In this captivating fairytale, Ariel finds her voice, discovers her true self, and fights for the life she dreams of on land.

Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, fairy-tale-retellings

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

48 pages · Paperback · Hal Leonard Corporation

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