Scarlett's New Friend (7 page)

“It's gone,” she squeaked gratefully. “You've healed it.”

“So now there's nothing to stop us swimming straight to Coral Kingdom,” said Misty.

“Nothing at all—except maybe Mantora,” said Scarlett with a shiver. It was a scary thought. The mermaids had gotten so close to Coral Kingdom, but they knew that Mantora would still be plotting viciously against them, desperate to spoil their plans. Now, every single moment was precious. After a quick hug with the adorable baby seal, the brave young friends got ready to set off on the final stage of their great journey.

“Good-bye, Scout. Good-bye, little Lori,”
Scarlett cried, as she put away her crystal carefully.

“Come on, mermaids,” said Sophie. “Let's race for home!”

The Sisters of the Sea plunged into the waves and surged swiftly away from Cauldron Cliff, as the sun rose higher in the sky like a bright, golden jewel. It was the very last day of the mermaids' adventures with the crystals, and there was only one question in their minds and hearts.

Would they get to Coral Kingdom in time—or would Mantora finally destroy all their hopes and dreams before sunset that night? The brave young mermaids would soon find out …

Misty has flowing blonde hair and a shimmering pink tail. Misty is a really determined and brave mermaid.

Ellie is very caring and loves seabirds. She has long, wavy dark hair and a glittering purple tail.

Sophie has funky fair hair and a blazing, bright orange tail, which helps her to swim super fast.

Holly has sweet, short black hair and a dazzling yellow tail. Holly is very thoughtful and clever.

Scarlett has fabulous, thick dark hair and a gleaming red tail. She can be a little bit bossy and headstrong sometimes.

Lucy has fiery red hair and an emerald green tail, but don't let that fool you—she is really quite shy.

The Mermaid S.O.S. series

Misty to the Rescue

Ellie and the Secret Potion

Sophie Makes a Splash

Holly Takes a Risk

Scarlett's New Friend

Lucy and the Magic Crystal

Text copyright © 2006 by Gillian Shields

Illustrations copyright © 2006 by Helen Turner

Electronic edition published in October 2011

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First published in Great Britain in 2006 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Published in the United States in 2008 by Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10010 Distributed to the trade by Macmillan

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