Title: Princesses and Mermaids: A Taryn & Kevin High Seas Adventure
Author: Terry Boucher
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1649088956
Pages: 60
Genre: Children’s Folk Tales & Myths / Adventure
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
Some of the world’s greatest lessons come not from history, but rather from the myths and legends that have come before us. While some may believe these myths and legends to be true, others see value in the lessons and themes hidden within these tales, and the legends have served to create a balance of creative thinking and morality. As filmmaker John Boorman once said, “All the great legends are Templates for human behavior. I would define a myth as a story that has survived.”
In author Terry Boucher’s Princesses and Mermaids: A Taryn & Kevin High Seas Adventure, the author takes young readers on a magical journey into faraway lands. A young commoner named Taryn has been chosen to represent Athanasia alongside Prince Kevin to begin diplomatic meetings with the King of Jabalia, a tropical nation that hopes to begin trade negotiations. Upon meeting the king’s daughter Princess Jameela, she and Taryn quickly become friends. However, after heeding the warning of the King about pirates roaming the seas, Taryn and Prince Kevin are caught in an attack by the merciless pirates. Thrown overboard in the battle, the two soon find themselves in a wonderous place that harkens back to ancient lores and legends coming to life before their eyes.
This is a brilliant and expertly crafted children’s book. The author blends the unique mythology of his world with the established lore and legends of ancient Greece and beyond, incorporating lost worlds and possible creatures thought to be the stuff of myth. The incorporation of beautifully crafted images to accompany key scenes made this a well put together read, and the blend of layered storytelling with artfully styled character development created a narrative that will draw young readers in while giving parents a new story to bond with their children over.
This is the perfect read for those who enjoy children’s literature, specifically those that blend imagery and mythology into a fun and quick read that brings iconic folk tales and legends to life. As a fan of legends and mythology from different cultures, it was great to see how the author found that perfect balance between his original story and the legends which have defined so many different civilizations.
A creative, fast-paced and engaging children’s story, author Terry Boucher’s Princesses and Mermaids: A Taryn & Kevin High Seas Adventure is a must-read book for young readers and their parents alike. The narrative instantly draws the reader in and the blend of children-level action and ancient lore makes the story shine brightly. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your own copy of this fantastic story today!