Review: The Tide Turner by Angela McAllister

 

The Tide Turner is a book by Angela McAllister, first published in 2006 by Orion Children's books.

Cal is a mermaid. She has always lived in the half-dark, hidden from the real world and secrets she longs to find the answers to. 

On the day she decides it's finally time to uncover the truth, she is taken to the human world and drawn into a current of strange events. 

This leads her to Jake, and shortly after, many mysteries begin to unravel...

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'It is you, son . . .' Cal hesitated, stumbling over the words, 'it is you, my son, who revealed this message to your sister.'

Cal fell silent. Jake's heart thumped. Thoughts skidded madly around his head. This is what the dream had meant. It wasn't Cal, it was Sylla - his mother, calling him to the sea. Of course, the silver hair . . . He stroked the message. Overwhelmed, he tumbled off the paddy and plunged under the water.

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I didn't realize until I was about halfway through this book that it's a children's book (I've been doing well recently, haven't I?). But, I carried on reading nonetheless. 

It was pretty good. I think it's the first proper fantasy I've read, and I do still prefer relatable books about real life. However, it was well written and I did enjoy it. I can see how younger children (I would say 8+) would love it! So, I guess even though I ended up reading a book that I wouldn't if I had known it was for children, I have been able to recommed something for parents of younger children or children themselves!

 -Beth

Happy Reading!♥