Mermaid Academy #2: Cora and Sparkle

Illustrated by Lucy Truman
Hardcover
$12.99 US
| $17.99 CAN
On sale Apr 01, 2025 | 128 Pages | 9780593899755
Age 6-9 years | Grades 1-4
Reading Level: Lexile 690L | Fountas & Pinnell P
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic!

Cora loves being at Mermaid Academy, and with her dolphin best friend, Sparkle! The only thing that would make it better is if she was in the same dorm as her twin sister, Isobel. Cora really wants to spend more time with Isobel but she seems more interested in her new friends. Luckily, Sparkle is always there to make Cora feel special! But then she and Sparkle spot a creature stealing jewels from the school's coral wall. Can Cora find the courage to swim out on her own? 

Don't miss any books in this mer-mazing series!
#1: Isla and Bubble
#2: Cora and Sparkle
#3: Maya and Rainbow
#4: Amber and Flash
As a child, Julie Sykes was always telling tales. She still loves stories and has written many books. Julie lives in England in an old cottage with her family and a white wolf disguised as a dog. When she's not writing, she likes eating cake, reading, and walking, often at the same time. View titles by Julie Sykes
Linda Chapman, MA, ATR-BC, a certified art and play therapist, lives in Redwood Valley, California. View titles by Linda Chapman
Since graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in illustration, Lucy Truman has become one of the UK's leading commercial illustrators. Her inspiration often comes from the very funny little people in her own life, including family holidays with her nephew as well as her own children. View titles by Lucy Truman

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What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic!

Cora loves being at Mermaid Academy, and with her dolphin best friend, Sparkle! The only thing that would make it better is if she was in the same dorm as her twin sister, Isobel. Cora really wants to spend more time with Isobel but she seems more interested in her new friends. Luckily, Sparkle is always there to make Cora feel special! But then she and Sparkle spot a creature stealing jewels from the school's coral wall. Can Cora find the courage to swim out on her own? 

Don't miss any books in this mer-mazing series!
#1: Isla and Bubble
#2: Cora and Sparkle
#3: Maya and Rainbow
#4: Amber and Flash

Author

As a child, Julie Sykes was always telling tales. She still loves stories and has written many books. Julie lives in England in an old cottage with her family and a white wolf disguised as a dog. When she's not writing, she likes eating cake, reading, and walking, often at the same time. View titles by Julie Sykes
Linda Chapman, MA, ATR-BC, a certified art and play therapist, lives in Redwood Valley, California. View titles by Linda Chapman
Since graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in illustration, Lucy Truman has become one of the UK's leading commercial illustrators. Her inspiration often comes from the very funny little people in her own life, including family holidays with her nephew as well as her own children. View titles by Lucy Truman