4.0 out of 5 stars
Disney's the Little Mermaid (Original Movie Story; Walt Disney's Book with 45 Record Series), January 16, 2009
This review is from: Disney's the Little Mermaid (Original Movie Story; Walt Disney's Book with 45 Record Series) (Paperback)
ASIN B000LKZ3GU - Finding these books without the records or tapes that belong with them might be the thing that finally drives me insane. If you buy this used, it comes with a record or it's incomplete!
Ariel, daughter of Triton, the great Sea King, has a fascination with all things human. Her father forbids contact with them, but she watches from afar and, during one of those times, sees and falls in love with Eric, a human prince. When she saves his life, Eric believes she's the right girl for him - but she's disappeared! Ariel makes a deal with Ursula, the wicked Sea Witch. Ariel will have 3 days as a human to be with Eric; if he doesn't kiss her by sundown of the third day, or Ariel will be Ursula's, and Ursula will use her as bait to trap Triton! As payment, Ursula takes Ariel's voice, the one thing that Eric would have recognized. With the help of her friends, Ariel just might stand a chance.
The audio with this book isn't entirely necessary to enjoy the story, but it does belong with the book. The book is standard Disney, full of colorful, bright illustrations. This adaptation, by Jim Fanning, is a good one, managing to pack a lot of detail into few pages. The story is cute, of course, although I have to admit that, as a kid, love stories didn't really interest me. Still, it's a Disney favorite and worth a read!
- AnnaLovesBooks
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