Sukey and the Mermaid
Published: 1996
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Sukeys new step-pa is a mean, bossy man she calls Mister Hard-Times. He makes her work in his garden all day and Sukeys ma doesnt seem to care. One day, when her step-pa isnt looking, Sukey takes her chance to run away to her secret hiding place by the sea.
There, she meets Mama Jo, a beautiful black mermaid. Mama Jos got a surprise for Sukey: a magical kingdom beneath the sea without time or pain. But there are also no people. Is it really better than the world above? [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
This book was published in 1996 by Perfection Learning .
Robert D. San Souci is the critically acclaimed author of many popular books for young people. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Andrea Davis Pinkney is the author of many acclaimed picture books and young adult novels and works for Scholastic Publishing. Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous books for children and he has written and illustrated several of his own books.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Illustrator
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.