num_pages: 32
description: Old Mariana longs for friendship, but she is feared by the village children and fearful of the hungry sea-wolves that hide in the sea-caves near her hut. When one day Mariana finds a Merchild inside a crab shell her whole life changes - but she knows that one day, when the sea is calm again, the Merchild s mother will come to take her daughter back.A memorable story of unconditional love, this poetic retelling of a traditional South American folk tale beautifully conveys the joy that may come if you open your heart to what you cannot keep.
language: English
title: Mariana and the Merchild: A Folk Tale from Chile
titlecomplete: Mariana and the Merchild: A Folk Tale from Chile
genres: Fiction, Mermaids, Childrens, Folk Tales, Picture Books, Folklore, Fantasy
ratings_count: 118
places: Chile
publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co