The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide Book – Live Action Film

Inspired by The Little Mermaid live action film, this original novel by New York Times best-selling author J. Elle follows Ariel and her siblings on an adventure across the seas to save their sister and uncover secrets from the past.

Magic in the details

The Coral Moon is fast approaching, and it’s a special one for Ariel. Finally 15, she will be dubbed the Protector of her very own ocean territory and her sisters have agreed to visit for the celebration.

But when her sister Mala disappears it’s up to Ariel and her other siblings to save her. Their only clue is a hastily scribbled seaweed note that says, ”What could have saved Mother could save me, too.” Ariel and her siblings embark on a daring adventure through dangerous waters, where they must outsmart fierce ocean creatures and uncover family secrets. Along the way, Ariel will have to face the loss of a mother she never knew and discover what it means to be both a good sister and a strong leader.

Can Ariel save Mala? The clock is ticking because when the moon turns a true shade of coral, Ariel’s sister will be lost, like her mother, forever.

• Written by J. Elle
• Hardcover
• 320 pages
• Ages 12

The bare necessities

• Published by Disney Press
• Paper
• 9 1/3” H x 6 1/3” W
• Printed in U.S.A.

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