Mermaid Academy #1: Isla and Bubble

Illustrated by Lucy Truman
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic!

Isla can’t wait to go to Mermaid Academy, where she'll make a dolphin best friend and learn all about her mermaid magic! But before she can be paired with her dolphin, she and her new roommates must compete in a scavenger hunt. Luckily, they're joined by Bubble, a fun-loving dolphin who is always up for adventure! But when the two find themselves stuck in some deep water, can Isla and Bubble find their magic in time? 

Don't miss any books in this mer-mazing series!
#1: Isla and Bubble
#2: Cora and Sparkle
#3: Maya and Rainbow
#4: Amber and Flash
As a child, Julie Sykes was always telling tales. She still loves stories and has written many books. Julie lives in England in an old cottage with her family and a white wolf disguised as a dog. When she's not writing, she likes eating cake, reading, and walking, often at the same time. View titles by Julie Sykes
Linda Chapman, MA, ATR-BC, a certified art and play therapist, lives in Redwood Valley, California. View titles by Linda Chapman
Since graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in illustration, Lucy Truman has become one of the UK's leading commercial illustrators. Her inspiration often comes from the very funny little people in her own life, including family holidays with her nephew as well as her own children. View titles by Lucy Truman
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What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic!

Isla can’t wait to go to Mermaid Academy, where she'll make a dolphin best friend and learn all about her mermaid magic! But before she can be paired with her dolphin, she and her new roommates must compete in a scavenger hunt. Luckily, they're joined by Bubble, a fun-loving dolphin who is always up for adventure! But when the two find themselves stuck in some deep water, can Isla and Bubble find their magic in time? 

Don't miss any books in this mer-mazing series!
#1: Isla and Bubble
#2: Cora and Sparkle
#3: Maya and Rainbow
#4: Amber and Flash

Author

As a child, Julie Sykes was always telling tales. She still loves stories and has written many books. Julie lives in England in an old cottage with her family and a white wolf disguised as a dog. When she's not writing, she likes eating cake, reading, and walking, often at the same time. View titles by Julie Sykes
Linda Chapman, MA, ATR-BC, a certified art and play therapist, lives in Redwood Valley, California. View titles by Linda Chapman
Since graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in illustration, Lucy Truman has become one of the UK's leading commercial illustrators. Her inspiration often comes from the very funny little people in her own life, including family holidays with her nephew as well as her own children. View titles by Lucy Truman

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