Cat Montgomery, Nat Luurtsema, Selwyn E. Phipps

The Magical Mermaid Society

Official Handbook

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 28/08/2025

ISBN: 9781789296372

Age: 7-9 years

Subject: Fiction

Category: Fiction

Binding: Hardback

Size: 230 x 170 mm

Extent: 128 pages

Illustration: Full colour illustrations

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

For years, the Magical Mermaid Society has been studying mermaids and gathering stories from all over the world. Now, at last, the head of the society presents everything you need to know about these mysterious creatures.

Take a trip around the world to discover accounts of mermaid sightings in Iceland, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Thailand and the Mediterranean. Read about the Mami Wata mermaids of Africa, a narwhal mermaid encounter at an Arctic research base, and a submarine captain’s magical experience in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Learn about the Sea Sprite mermaids of the Caribbean, and the enchanting selkie mermaids of Ireland and Scotland.

This lavish guide features species fact files, dos and don’ts of mermaid encounters and tips on creating your own mermaid-seeking kit. You can also read about the history of the society and find out how you can become a member.

With its detailed information, captivating stories and exquisite hand-drawn illustrations, this is the perfect gift for all of those who truly believe.

Includes a foreword by Selwyn E. Phipps, President of the Magical Unicorn Society, revealing his own incredible mermaid encounter.

Sales points:

  • The perfect gift for mermaid lovers young and old, presented with breathtaking artwork and a bronze foil cover finish

  • Author Nat Luurtsema is a comedian, script writer, director and author, whose previous books include the Opie Jones middle grade series and the memoir Cuckoo in the Nest

  • From the creators of the hugely successful Magical Unicorn Society series, which has been translated in over 20 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide

About the Author:

Cat Montgomery

As head of the Magical Mermaid Society, Cat Montgomery has dedicated her life to travelling the world searching for mermaids and documenting other people’s sightings.

About the Author:

Nat Luurtsema

Nat is a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker, author and comedian. She was a stand-up comedian for almost ten years, and her sketch group, Jigsaw, had two series of their own show on BBC Radio 4. She has written five books and her short story, Howling Pack of Undesirables, was nominated for the Royal Society of Literature V.S. Pritchett Award and Short Story of the Year Award.

About the Author:

Selwyn E. Phipps

Selwyn E. Phipps is the President of the Magical Unicorn Society. After years travelling the world in search of rare and beautiful unicorns, now he is sharing what he’s learnt.

About the Illustrator:

Alessandra Fusi

Alessandra was born in Rome, where she attended the IED Institute of Art and Design, graduating in Illustration and Multimedia Animation. She has since worked as an illustrator, mainly on books for children and young adults, but also on games and stationery products. She currently lives in Bologna.

About the Illustrator:

Khoa Le

Khoa is based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books. Her illustration work has gained many awards including a Sydney Taylor Honor Book Award, Kirkus Best Children's Books Notable Award and the Ohioana Book Award. Khoa finds solace in her small studio, accompanied by her beloved cats.

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