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    Song of the Deep
    Song of the Deep
    Song of the Deep
    Ebook147 pages1 hour

    Song of the Deep

    By Brian Hastings

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    Twelve-year-old Merryn lives with her fisherman father in a little cottage by the sea. Each day, her father braves the tumultuous waves and returns home in time for dinner. One stormy evening, he doesn’t come back. Merryn has a vision that he’s been dragged underwater by a terrifying sea creature, and he needs her help. Determined to rescue him, Merryn builds a tiny submarine and embarks on a journey through the undersea worlds she’s only heard about in her father’s lullabies. As she faces the dangers and wonders of the world below the waves, she realizes that her father’s stories were all real. 

    Readers can also experience Merryn’s daring journey firsthand in the new Song of the Deep video game from acclaimed developer Insomniac Games.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUnion Square Kids
    Release dateJul 12, 2016
    ISBN9781454921455
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    • 5/5
      It's so cute! (and handy as a mini game guide for those who haven't played it yet)
    • 4/5
      Pros: great female protagonist, fast paced, variety of challenges, illustrationsCons: too short! (though not for the intended age group), inaccurate scienceWhen Merryn’s father doesn’t return from his day’s fishing in a storm, she builds a submarine and goes looking for him.This is a middle grade book, designed for ages 8-12, though it’s suitable for those outside that range as well (there are a few scary bits, but nothing 6 year olds couldn’t handle, and the short chapters make for good bedtime reading). While the science isn’t accurate, I was impressed that the author mentioned some of the challenges of working and using a submarine (like what to do for air). Merryn’s a highly motivated character. She doubts herself a few times, wondering if her quest is futile, but forces herself to keep searching regardless. Along the way she encounters some fantastical sea creatures and faces several types of dangers. I also appreciated that there was no physical description of her.The story’s well paced, with a variety of challenges for Merryn to overcome, some using her wits and others her mechanical know how.There’s black and white artwork throughout the book, illustrating some of the wonders Merryn encounters.This book is a tie-in to the video game of the same name, which follows Merryn’s quest. The author wanted media his daughter could appreciate that focused on attributes outside of looks. And he’s succeeded as far as this book is concerned.As an adult I found the book an entertaining, quick read. I’m sure kids are going to love this.

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