Review of The Girl Whose Mum Used to be a Mermaid

Kshitija Sonawane · Post by **Kshitija Sonawane** » 18 Sep 2024, 08:41

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Girl Whose Mum Used to be a Mermaid" by Jane Berg.]

4 out of 5 stars

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I am close to my parents. Are you close with yours? What are your memories with them? Did they tell you bedtime stories? Or did they make up stories for you? Did they encourage you to come up with stories of your own?

Stella, a wise young girl, has loving parents who love her and would do anything for her. She feels the same way about them. However, her mother's health seems to be deteriorating. Meanwhile, some mean girls in her school are starting to trouble her. Stella is young, but she also understands that she should not burden her parents with such worries. They already have enough trouble. Can her mother weave a story intricate enough to engage Stella’s young mind? What would the story be like? To read the story, pick up a copy of The Girl Whose Mom Used To Be A Mermaid by Jane Berg.

This book only contains some on-page kissing. Apart from that, there are no sexual scenes in the book, and there are no profanities in the book. When I saw this was a children’s book, I expected it to be full of bright colours and pictures. However, I was surprised that this book had a coherent plot. There are characters here, characters with complex feelings and other things that children's books lack. This could be a bedtime story. However, it is too intricate to be one. Thus, this story can be enjoyed by older kids.

As a lover of storybooks, I was thrilled to read this one, and it certainly lived up to my expectations. One character that particularly resonated with me was Lorelai. Despite the challenges she has faced, she continues to lead a content life. I can only imagine the strength and resilience it takes to live her life. She is truly an inspiring figure.

My only complaint about the book is that it contains too many errors. It needs thorough, professional editing. I loved everything else about this book. I am cutting one star for the errors, giving this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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The Girl Whose Mum Used to be a Mermaid
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Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 22 Sep 2024, 20:37

What an interesting title for the book! Any children's story that encourages a good relationship with their parents is worthwhile to read. I do hope that the author corrects the mistakes by having a professional round of editing done, as you suggested.

Post by **Anu Anand** » 22 Sep 2024, 23:26

This sounds like a heartwarming story, and I love how it's about family and storytelling. I'm especially interested in how Stella's mom weaves stories to help her through tough times. It's disappointing to hear about the errors, but the plot seems worth it.

RJ Reviews · Post by **RJ Reviews** » 23 Sep 2024, 03:58

Oh, this definitely sounds like an interesting and heartwarming story. A child's bond with their parents is the most tender and strongest bond. A mother will do anything to make her child feel better and achieve success in life. I can imagine Stella's mother soothing her worries with heartfelt stories. LA great review.

Anaïs Quesson · Post by **Anaïs Quesson** » 24 Sep 2024, 14:58

The title of this book is very intriguing, and it seems like it has some good teachings. Congratulations on this well-thought review!

Adrian Bouknight · Post by **Adrian Bouknight** » 26 Sep 2024, 20:01

Kshitija! This might be a strange question, but what does this book have to do with mermaids?

Anyway! Thank you for sharing. As a parent myself, it makes me reflect on the question of if I am being intentional, spending enough time with my own children, and my parents as well. We are never promised tomorrow, so its best not to live with regrets.

As always, I have really enjoyed your reviews! Thank you for sharing with us!

Kshitija Sonawane wrote: ↑18 Sep 2024, 08:41 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Girl Whose Mum Used to be a Mermaid" by Jane Berg.]

4 out of 5 stars
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I am close to my parents. Are you close with yours? What are your memories with them? Did they tell you bedtime stories? Or did they make up stories for you? Did they encourage you to come up with stories of your own?

Stella, a wise young girl, has loving parents who love her and would do anything for her. She feels the same way about them. However, her mother's health seems to be deteriorating. Meanwhile, some mean girls in her school are starting to trouble her. Stella is young, but she also understands that she should not burden her parents with such worries. They already have enough trouble. Can her mother weave a story intricate enough to engage Stella’s young mind? What would the story be like? To read the story, pick up a copy of The Girl Whose Mom Used To Be A Mermaid by Jane Berg.

This book only contains some on-page kissing. Apart from that, there are no sexual scenes in the book, and there are no profanities in the book. When I saw this was a children’s book, I expected it to be full of bright colours and pictures. However, I was surprised that this book had a coherent plot. There are characters here, characters with complex feelings and other things that children's books lack. This could be a bedtime story. However, it is too intricate to be one. Thus, this story can be enjoyed by older kids.

As a lover of storybooks, I was thrilled to read this one, and it certainly lived up to my expectations. One character that particularly resonated with me was Lorelai. Despite the challenges she has faced, she continues to lead a content life. I can only imagine the strength and resilience it takes to live her life. She is truly an inspiring figure.

My only complaint about the book is that it contains too many errors. It needs thorough, professional editing. I loved everything else about this book. I am cutting one star for the errors, giving this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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The Girl Whose Mum Used to be a Mermaid
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon

Post by **Stephen Christopher 1** » 26 Sep 2024, 22:57

So this is a book for older children, but what's the underlying message, and I'm with Adrian, how do mermaids fit into it all? I'm not a parent, so this book isn't for me, but I'm curious about these things.

Kshitija Sonawane · Post by **Kshitija Sonawane** » 27 Sep 2024, 11:34

Adrian Bouknight wrote: ↑26 Sep 2024, 20:01 Kshitija! This might be a strange question, but what does this book have to do with mermaids?

Anyway! Thank you for sharing. As a parent myself, it makes me reflect on the question of if I am being intentional, spending enough time with my own children, and my parents as well. We are never promised tomorrow, so its best not to live with regrets.

As always, I have really enjoyed your reviews! Thank you for sharing with us!

Sorry, I forgot to answer this. The story the mother tells her makes her feel like her mother is a mermaid. Is she really though? You can read the book and find out.

Alissa Nesson · Post by **Alissa Nesson** » 27 Sep 2024, 11:58

This sounds like a fun story that may also be helpful for children who are having troubles of their own. I love children’s stories that have interesting enough plots to appeal to older children or even adults. I read one such story on here called “Not Fishy Enough” that I enjoyed immensely. Thanks for your review!

Qwerty Writes · Post by **Qwerty Writes** » 29 Sep 2024, 06:49

It sounds childish but sweet to think of your mum as a mermaid! But I like the author's blend of wanting to bring children closer to their parents and nurture their relationship in this story. I do suspect it's something more for mature or older kids. Otherwise, the review was splendid and sweet!

Sarah Vinchu · Post by **Sarah Vinchu** » 30 Sep 2024, 02:37

Even I was drawn to the phrase "mermaid." The story appears to be quite calming. Indeed, a mother is always an angel to her daughters. This narrative undoubtedly deepens the link between parents and their children. Anyone who reads it will instill strong moral principles in children and give them the confidence they need to deal with their daily problems. Good job.