Part of Your World A Twisted Tale

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Contemporary FictionMagical RealismComing of AgeMythologyThought-ProvokingEmotionalClassic LiteratureIdentity CrisisSelf-DiscoveryBittersweetFantasyBelongingFairy Tale Fantasy
YA Fantasy

Part of Your World A Twisted Tale

Liz Braswell

$4.95
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This novel reimagines the classic tale of "The Little Mermaid," picking up after Ariel has successfully traded her voice and tail for legs and a life with Prince Eric on land. However, her supposed happily ever after quickly proves to be far from perfect. Ariel finds herself struggling to adapt to human society, feeling a profound sense of displacement and longing for the ocean she left behind. The human world is more complicated and less enchanting than she imagined, forcing her to confront the reality of her choices. Meanwhile, the sea witch Ursula faces her own set of challenges beneath the waves, hinting at deeper machinations behind Ariel's current predicament. The core of the story lies in exploring the theme that the grass isn't always greener, as Ariel grapples with the disillusionment of her dream not matching reality. It delves into her internal conflict, questioning her identity and where she truly belongs between two worlds. The narrative compels readers by presenting a beloved character facing unexpected consequences and the harsh realities of sacrifice, prompting a re-examination of the original fairy tale's assumptions. By flipping the script and showing the difficulties of achieving one's deepest desire, the book offers a mature, nuanced perspective on Ariel's journey and the complexities of finding true fulfillment.

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Tomes & Tales

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$4.95

1 copy

Publisher

Scholastic

Pages

475

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781338592054

ISBN-10

133859205X

Language

English

Published

2019-01-01