Mermaid Curse: The Rainbow Pool

The first part of the thrilling fantasy quartet, ideal for girls who like stories with an edge of danger.

Louise Cooper was born in Hertfordshire in 1952. She spent most of her school years writing stories when she should have been concentrating on lessons, and her first fantasy novel, The Book of Paradox, was published in 1973, when she was just twenty years old. Since then she has published more than sixty books for adults and children. Louise now lives in Cornwall with her husband, Cas Sandall. When she isn't writing she enjoys singing, playing various instruments, cooking, gardening and is treasurer of her local Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Since her family moved to Cornwall, Lizzy's world has been turned upside down by the discovery that she has a long-lost brother, Kes, and even more amazingly that their mother is a mermaid. Now Kes is blackmailed by the evil mermaid queen into parting with the precious silver pearl which makes her even more powerful.

Mermaid Curse: The Silver Dolphin

The first part of a thrilling new fantasy quartet, ideal for girls who like stories with an edge of danger.

Louise Cooper was born in Hertfordshire in 1952. She spent most of her school years writing stories when she should have been concentrating on lessons, and her first fantasy novel, The Book of Paradox, was published in 1973, when she was just twenty years old. Since then she has published more than sixty books for adults and children, including the bestselling Sea Horses quartet. Louise now lives in Cornwall with her husband, Cas Sandall. When she isn't writing she enjoys singing, playing various instruments, cooking, gardening and is treasurer of her local Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Lizzy Baxter is thrilled when her family moves to Cornwall &ndash; she's always loved the beach. Lizzy doesn't realise, but she has a special connection with the sea &ndash; and the mysterical mermaids and silver dolphins who swim there. But there's much more to the beautiful blue-green world than magic. The evil sea queen is plotting to steal something precious &ndash; something that belongs to Lizzy. 
 
The Mermaid Curse quartet is a perfect blend of fantasy and reality for readers aged 8&ndash;10.

Mermaid Curse: The Black Pearl

Mermaids, dolphins and danger in part two of the Mermaid Curse quartet.

Since her family moved to Cornwall, Lizzy's world has been turned upside down by the discovery that she has a long-lost brother, Kes, and even more amazingly that their mother is a mermaid. Now Lizzy and her new family must bravely battle the evil sea queen and her terrfying servant, for Lizzy has a powerful treasure and the sea queen will stop at nothing to get it. 
 
Exciting and full of dark mystery and suspense, ideal for girls of 8&ndash;10 who love stories with an edge.

Sea Horses: The Last Secret

The final volume in an exciting horse fantasy quartet, set around the Cornish coast.

Louise Cooper was born in Hertfordshire in 1952. She spent most of her school years writing stories when she should have been concentrating on lessons, and her first fantasy novel, THE BOOK OF PARADOX, was published in 1973, when she was just twenty years old. Since then she has published more than sixty books for adults and children. 
Lousie now lives in Cornwall with her husband, Cas Sandall. When she isn't writing she enjoys singing, playing various instruments, cooking, gardening and is treasurer of her local Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Tamzin is trying hard to come to terms with the loss of Moonlight, whom she now knows is the Blue Horse, the kind spirit who is trying to protect her. Although the evil spirit of the Grey Horse has been quiet for some time, Tamzin is inexplicably drawn towards a rocky outcrop just off the coast and goes out in a little boat to investigate. Soon she realises it is a trap and the Grey Horse has succeeded in capturing her in his den. Her blue talisman isn't powerful enough to summon up  the Blue Horse, until she spots a small fragment of blue glass - the missing piece of her bracelet. The Blue Horse and the Grey Horse face each other for the final time while Tamzin tries desperately to escape. With the help of the Blue Horse, her friends and her Nan, Tamzin reaches safety and the spirit of the Grey Horse is recaptured forever. And much to everyone's surprise and delight, Moonlight returns, a pony once more.

Sea Horses: Gathering Storm

The third title in an exciting horse-fantasy quartet set around the wild Cornish coast

Born in Hertfordshire in 1952, Louise Cooper describes herself as 'a typical scatterbrained Gemini'. She spent most of her school years writing stories when she should have been concentrating on lessons, and her first fantasy novel, The Book of Paradox, was published in 1973, when she was just twenty years old. Since then she has published more than 60 books for adults and children. Louise is a full-time writer and now lives in Cornwall with her husband.

When Tamzin goes to stay with her grandmother in Cornwall, she is drawn towards a small grey statue of a grey horse, kept in a cabinet for safe-keeping. One day she accidentally drops the statue and unwittingly releases the evil spirit of the Grey Horse that has been trapped inside. Her mistake threatens to bring storms and danger, and it is only Tamzin who can put things right. To do this she needs the help of the benevolent spirit of the Blue Horse who, according to the ancient legend, defeated the Grey Horse once before. In this third adventure, a newcomer arrives and with his help Tamzin is nearer to solving the mystery behind the ancient legend. But the Grey Horse's power is growing even stronger, putting not only her life in danger but that of the whole village. Hoewever Tamzin is almost sure that the spirit of the Blue Horse is nearby when her favourite pony Moonlight comes to her rescue once again.

Sea Horses: The Talisman

The second title in a new fantasy quartet set around the Cornish coast.

Louise Cooper was born in Hertfordshire. She hated school and spent most lessons clandestinely writing stories. Her first novel was published when she was 20 and she then moved to London to work in publishing. She later became a full-time writer and has published over 20 novels - for both children and adults. She also writes short stories and poetry. Louise lives in St Agnes, Cornwall and gains a great deal of inspiration from the scenery of the surrounding area.

Continuing the story in which Tamzin Weston and her guardian pony Moonlight confront the evil spirit of the Grey Horse. Tamzin and her new friend Marga are preparing for the pony Fun Day. But there's something suspicious about Marga and her pony Lossie. First Marga takes Tamzin's protective blue talisman. Then Marga schemes so that Tamzin has to ride Lossie in the parade. Lossie bolts and heads for the cliffs with Tamzin clinging on. She almost falls over the edge but Moonlight rescues her just in time. Marga and Lossie suddenly disappear into thin air. They are agents of the Grey Horse and, according to legend, Tamzin knows he'll be back for her...

Sea Horses

Drama, excitement and fantasy adventure lift these titles above the usual horse stories.

Louise Cooper was born in Hertfordshire. She hated school and spent most lessons clandestinely writing stories. Her first novel was published when she was 20 and she then moved to London to work in publishing. She later became a full-time writer andhas published over 20 novels - for both adults and children. She also writes short stories and poetry. Louise lives in St Agnes, Cornwall and gains a great deal of inspiration from the scenery of the surrounding area.

Tamzin Weston unwittingly releases the evil spirit of the Grey Horse, who has been trapped inside a small statue for hundreds of years. Her mistake threatens to bring perpetual storms and danger. Only Tamzin can put things right and bring balance back to nature. To do this she must find and enlist the spirit of the Blue Horse, a force for good, who has battled and overcome the Grey Horse once before.

Louise Cooper

Lizzy Baxter's life is turned upside down when she moves to Cornwall and discovers that she has a long-lost brother and that their mother is a mermaid. Lizzy soon learns that the tranquil underwater world is ruled by an evil mermaid queen, Taran, who will stop at nothing to complete her power. After a terrifying battle, Taran is one step nearer to her goal. But then she disappears. Lizzy is suspicious. She knows Taran needs the black pearl &ndash; the key to ultimate power &ndash; but how is she planning to get it? 
 
A thrilling final episode by Louise Cooper, the renowned fantasy writer.

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Mermaid Curse4 Books

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