A review by circleofreadersdruid
Mermaid Kenzie: Protector of the Deeps by Charlotte Watson Sherman
3.0
This book has a lot of heart, but there are some weaknesses. The text and illustrations don’t always match. (On the first page the mom is supposedly mad, but she looks like she’s smiling.) I’m pretty sure the pages are out of order, but even taking that into account, some of the phrasing is a little awkward. (“I search the waves for my freckle-faced chum.” No.) And if you’re going to say someone’s using a microscope at the beach, I want to see someone using a microscope at the beach! (Not the microscope perched precariously on a rock above the ocean.)
I loved the strong relationship between Kenzie and her mom; it’s always lovely to see mothers and daughters enjoying each other’s company. The author’s note at the end is great. I enjoyed learning about the author, her connection to the ocean, and real live kids who are fighting water pollution. And really, truly? I liked the story. It was sweet and lovely and true. I bet there are a lot of mermaid fankids out there who are going to adore this book!
I loved the strong relationship between Kenzie and her mom; it’s always lovely to see mothers and daughters enjoying each other’s company. The author’s note at the end is great. I enjoyed learning about the author, her connection to the ocean, and real live kids who are fighting water pollution. And really, truly? I liked the story. It was sweet and lovely and true. I bet there are a lot of mermaid fankids out there who are going to adore this book!