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The Lake Michigan Mermaid is a new tale that feels familiar. The breeze off the lake, the sand underfoot, the supreme sadness of being young and not in control―these sensations come rushing back page by page, bringing to life an ancient myth of coming of age in a troubled world. Freed from the minds of Linda Nemec Foster and Anne-Marie Oomen, the Lake Michigan mermaid serves as a voice of reason for when we're caught in the riptide.
This is a gripping tale in poems of a young girl's desperate search for guidance in a world turned upside down by family and economic upheaval. Raised in a ramshackle cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan, Lykretia takes refuge in her beloved lake in the face of her grandmother's illness and her mother's eager attempts to sell their home following her recent divorce. One day Lykretia spots a creature in the water, something beautiful and inexplicable. Is it the mythical Lake Michigan mermaid, or an embodiment of the stories her grandmother told as dementia ravaged her mind? Thus begins a telepathic conversation between a lost young girl and Phyliadellacia, the mermaid who saves her in more ways than one.
Accompanied by haunting illustrations, The Lake Michigan Mermaid offers a tender tale of friendship, redemption, and the life-giving power of water. As it explores family relationships and generational bonds, this book is an unforgettable experience that aims to connect readers of all ages.
About the Author: Linda Nemec Foster is the founder of the Contemporary Writers Series at Aquinas College. She is also the author of nine collections of poetry including Amber Necklace from Gdansk, Talking Diamonds, Listen to the Landscape, and Living in the Fire Nest. Foster was selected to be the first poet laureate of Grand Rapids, MI from 2003 to 2005. Anne-Marie Oomen is author of Love, Sex and 4-H (Next Generation Indie Award for Memoir), House of Fields and Pulling Down the Barn (both Michigan Notable Books) and Uncoded Woman (poetry), among others. She teaches at Solstice MFA at Pine Manor College (MA), Interlochen's College of Creative Arts (MI), and at conferences throughout the country. Meridith Ridl is an artist and an art teacher with a BA from the College of Wooster and MFA from the University of Michigan. She is represented by Lafontsee Galleries in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Meridith lives with her wonderful husband Brent, in Saugatuck, Michigan, and loves wandering the lakeshore and dunes much like Lyk.
Title: The Lake Michigan Mermaid: A Tale in Poems (...
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Ridl, Meridith
Condition: Good
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Ridl, Meridith (illustrator). HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # M0814342205Z3
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ridl, Meridith (illustrator). very clean hardcover. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light wear ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs. Seller Inventory # mon0000158326
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Ridl, Meridith (illustrator). Fine condition hardcover book, no jacket. Flat signed and inscribed by both authors on title page. Minimal shelf wear and bumping to covers and spine ends. Pages clean and unmarked. All books individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically described as such. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 2603-3319
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Condition: As New. Ridl, Meridith (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 30558565
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Ridl, Meridith (illustrator). Hardcover. A modern-day fairy tale told in conversation between a young girl and the mermaid of Lake Michigan.The Lake Michigan Mermaid is a new tale that feels familiar. The breeze off the lake, the sand underfoot, the supreme sadness of being young and not in controlthese sensations come rushing back page by page, bringing to life an ancient myth of coming of age in a troubled world. Freed from the minds of Linda Nemec Foster and Anne-Marie Oomen, the Lake Michigan mermaid serves as a voice of reason for when were caught in the riptide.This is a gripping tale in poems of a young girls desperate search for guidance in a world turned upside down by family and economic upheaval. Raised in a ramshackle cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan, Lykretia takes refuge in her beloved lake in the face of her grandmothers illness and her mothers eager attempts to sell their home following her recent divorce. One day Lykretia spots a creature in the water, something beautiful and inexplicable. Is it the mythical Lake Michigan mermaid, or an embodiment of the stories her grandmother told as dementia ravaged her mind? Thus begins a telepathic conversation between a lost young girl and Phyliadellacia, the mermaid who saves her in more ways than one.Accompanied by haunting illustrations, The Lake Michigan Mermaid offers a tender tale of friendship, redemption, and the life-giving power of water. As it explores family relationships and generational bonds, this book is an unforgettable experience that aims to connect readers of all ages. A modern-day fairy tale told in conversation between a young girl and the mermaid of Lake Michigan. This is a new tale that feels familiar. The breeze off the lake, the sand underfoot, the supreme sadness of being young and not in control - these sensations come rushing back page by page, bringing to life an ancient myth of coming of age in a troubled world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780814342206
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. Ridl, Meridith (illustrator). A modern-day fairy tale told in conversation between a young girl and the mermaid of Lake Michigan. This is a new tale that feels familiar. The breeze off the lake, the sand underfoot, the supreme sadness of being young and not in control - these sensations. Seller Inventory # 595045767
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Condition: As New. Ridl, Meridith (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 30558565
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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. Ridl, Meridith (illustrator). 64 pages. 8.00x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-0814342205
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