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In a quiet fishing village seventeen years ago, one lone fisherman rescued a child from the sea. He and his wife raised the girl, Pearl, as their own daughter, never allowing themselves to wonder long about where she came from -- or notice her silver hair, unusually pale skin, and wide, dark... read more

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  • Pearl: A girl that doesn't fit in at her town and is not sure how her parents are.
  • James: Prince of Aster, Pearl's best friend
  • Finneas: Pearl's foster-father
  • Mary: Pearl's foster-mother
  • Father Gregory: Priest
  • Thomas: Blacksmith
  • Peter: Servant and adviser of the King
  • Sir Stephan: Duke of Novan
  • Robert: Sir Stephan's son
  • King Philip: James father and King of Aster
  • Kale: Adriana's betrothed, a merman
  • Faye: Kale's sister, who is in love with James.
  • Adriana: A mermaid princess who disappeared from the sea when she was was four years old
  • Sarah: A servant at the castle
  • Martha: A servant at the castle
  • Stephen: The duke of Novan
  • Mama: Mary, the foster-mother of Pearl
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First Sentence edit see section history

The fisherman sat quietly in his boat staring at the darkening skies.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Once Upon a Time. (publisher series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Debbie Viguié (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: USA
Publication Date: October 24, 2006
ISBN: 978-1416940166
Page Count: 208

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

A bit too sweet and bland for adults.

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