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Under the Mermaid Angel

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In a style accessible to children, yet captivating to adults, Mrs. Martha Moore tells her story through the eyes of pragmatic Jessi. Jessi learned while very young that if she never expected anything more than reality, life couldn't hurt her. As a people, we've done a poor job of keeping our hope alive. Parents tell their children to reach for the stars, then tell them to do something practical, something that will assure them security rather than give them a shot at happiness. Jessi's "got the world at her feet"--she's unbeaten, but her clear-eyed view leaves little room for hope. Jessi's world is filled with people who challenge the system, but none so blatantly as her best friend, 30 year old Roxanne. Roxanne has simply refused to grow up, and in doing so, she's kept her hope alive. It is Roxanne, in all her failings, who teaches Jessi to catch stardust and who, ironically, helps her to grow up. 'Under the Mermaid Angel' is shows us the way to begin again, no matter how horribly we've failed in the past. Read this book, and you'll never look at the sky the same way again. It's absolving.

I read this book when I was twelve. It is still my favorite book. And when I read it, I finished it in 2 days! I couldn't put the book down. It is not tons of adventure on every page but it is soo interesting. I felt connected to Jesse. Well, Jesse feels kinda in a rut in a very boring town (Ida). But when roxanne moves in she changes Jesses life. They become best friends even though the big age difference. I think the climax of the book was when Roxanne wanted to touch Frankenstiens hand at the church and she didn't. I thought it was so sad that she sat next to him but never said or did anything. And he never knew. And that she came all the way to Ida and sat next to him and never told him. Very sad. At the end of the book. I wished that it would go on. I wish Martha Moore would make a sequel. Because I want to know if Frankenstien ever found out about his mother.

This is a great book. It shows wonderful examples of joy, pain, love, friendship, and sorrow. Roxanne comes into Jesse's life and they become best friends. Roxanne is kind of the outcast of Ida. With her bubbly personality, giant coat, wild red hair, and Liberty Bell tattoo, people look at her as a definate outcast. Roxanne teaches jesse the magic of life and they bond. This is a wonderful book for all ages. a must!!!

This is a great book. It shows wonderful examples of joy, pain, love, friendship, and sorrow. Roxanne comes into Jesse's life and they become best friends. Roxanne is kind of the outcast of Ida. With her bubbly personality, giant coat, wild red hair, and Liberty Bell tattoo, people look at her as a definate outcast. Roxanne teaches jesse the magic of life and they bond. This is a wonderful book for all ages. a must!!!

Just completing a graduate level course in teaching young adult literature, I read this book for one of twenty choice reading selections in the young adult genre'. Being a non-traditional student, I not only identified with the trials and tribulations of Jesse, but with the heartache and fears of Roxanne. I enjoyed this book immensely, for the compassion portrayed, for the sensitivity to the issues surrounding childhood (infant death, adoption) and for the full circle celebration of death concerning an Alzheimer's patient. This is truly a tapestry woven of true people, true images, by an artistic craftsperson by the name of Martha Moore. Truly a sensative and warm read for all ages

I enjoyed the book so much I read it twice after owning it for one week. The author, Martha Moore, uses excellent technique in writing her stories, I have also read her other book. The literary devices she uses are exceptional and they really put you right in the story so you can picture everything as you read. She held my attention throughout the story and I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in great stories. You did an excellent job Mrs. Moore.

THIS IS SUCH A GOOD BOOK. I first picked up when I was in middle school (a very long time ago) and I try my hardest to read it again every few years. The characters are delightful and the entire book is a such a beautiful story. Highly Recommend It.

Although I read this book like 5 months ago I can still remember what it was about!! I can't even describe this book it was so amazing! To all readers out there: read this book you will fall in love with it!

I give Under The Mermaid Angel two thumbs up.
It is a good book to read if you'r feeling really down and depressed and you just want a really good book to read to so totally boost up you'r spirit.