Initially released to much acclaim in 2009 through the ‘Scholastic, Inc.’ publishing outlet, this would effectively kick-start the entire ‘Daughters of the Sea’ franchise.

Making an impact since its first release, it has managed to gain a worldwide following over its entire duration, allowing it to become one of the most popular series within its field to date. Looking at the three sisters and their lives from all angles, it manages to incorporate a whole range of different elements, from the paranormal to coming-of-age drama and romance. Coming a long way in a relatively short amount of time, the series has made a lot of developments over the course of its run. Set over the course of four novels so far and counting, this series originally started out in 2009 and has continued on to 2015. Someone knows her secret though, and everything is soon going to become apparent, as her life will never be the same again. Set in Boston, America, it starts out looking at Hannah who feels somewhat different from everyone else, as it feels as if the sea is calling to her. With three mermaid daughters separated at birth following a major storm, they go on to lead three extremely different lives from one another. A great example of this would be her much loved ‘Daughters of the Sea’ series of novels, as they have been running for quite some time now. One thing that she is particularly well known for is her ability to create long-running engaging series that continue to keep her many readers constantly coming back for more. Creating characters that are much loved, along with stories that are engaging and compelling in equal measure, she is able to create worlds that allow the audience to lose themselves. With a clear voice and an insightful warm manner, she is highly regarded for her almost whimsical take on the genre, transporting and entertaining the readers. Almost an institution now in her own right, the American author Kathryn Lasky is a children’s novelist of largely historical fiction.

Lucy by Kathryn Lasky