Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Merryn lives with her fisherman father in a little cottage by the sea. Each day, her father braves the tumultuous waves and returns home in time for dinner. One stormy evening, he doesnāt come back. Merryn has a vision that heās been dragged underwater by a terrifying sea creature, and he needs her help. Determined to rescue him, Merryn builds a tiny submarine and embarks on a journey through the undersea worlds sheās only heard about in her fatherās lullabies.Ā As she faces the dangers and wonders of the world below the waves, she realizes that her fatherās stories were all real.
Readers can also experience Merrynās daring journey firsthand in the new Song of the Deep video game from acclaimed developer Insomniac Games.
Review: The first thing I saw when I discovered this book is that the video game and so the story come from the same person who made the game: Spyro the Dragon. I’m not a big fan of games but it’s true that Spyro always allowed me to spend a nice little moment when I was younger. So when I saw the release of this novel, it is true that I was curious to see how it was.
I can tell you firstly, that the book object itself is beautiful if only by this superb cover. Indeed, it was like seeing an old book with all the pages of different lengths, and it’s very nice to browse them this way. But there’s more because each chapter is accompanied by an illustration and I thought that the idea was well found, especially as the illustrations are very well done too. Well, between all this we have a story and you are probably wondering how it is … I’ll tell you right now! Here we follow, as explained by the synopsis, Merryn a young girl who lives with her father who is a fisherman. While our heroine dreams to travel through the seas, her father disappears one night without coming home. Armed with her courage, she builds a small submarine to her size to go in search of her parent. Thus she will discover that the rhymes of her childhood were real and that there is a world much bigger underwater than she would have thought.
It was fascinating to follow the journey with Merryn, whether by design or by the text and it is true that we are curious to see what she will face to find her father. It’s a nice story in the depths of water that carries us and which we are eager to discover the purpose. Merryn has a lot of courage and determination and it is touching to see what she is willing to do to save the creatures she meets or even her father. A nice little discovery.
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Silvia
Really? Spyro was one of my favourite games! Fascinating . . . This one sounds really good and, I must say, I’m intrigued by the illustrations you mentioned š
Thanks for reviewing this title, Melliane, I noted it down!
Melliane
I loved it too!
Keertana @ Ivy Book Bindings
I’m not sure this is for me but it sounds really original and I can’t help but appreciate the creativity that went into this. Thanks for sharing!(:
Melliane
I really enjoyed that too
Joy // Joyousreads
I’ve never played the game, but it would be interesting to see it in book-form. š
Melliane
It was nice when I was younger
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
Sounds like a winner Melliane! And I absolutely adore that cover:) Makes me long for water, even more so since it’s 90+ degrees out. Boo heat.
Melliane
the books is so beautiful!
Lekeisha
Never heard of the game, but it looks pretty cool.
Maja (The Nocturnal Library)
This sounds like a true gem, what with the cover and those pages and illustration. I’m not particularly fond of games either, but the book seems to be something I might like. Wonderful review!
Melliane
yes it was really nice
kindlemom1
Fun that this was based off the game and that you liked it!
Carole Rae
Awwwe I loved Sypro! So cute!
Melliane
right?
ShootingStarsMag
Oh, this is based on a video game? That’s fun! Glad you liked it.
Melliane
yes a new one
Braine
I don’t know the game but glad this worked out for you
LilyElement Book Reviews
<3 Spyro! I bet the illustrations are pretty š
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I’m glad this was enjoyable, I can’t wait to check it out either. Sounds like a fast read, fun read.
blodeuedd
*waves*
I was so sure I commented on blogs yetserday and today i woke up to sooo many. How did I forget?
Mary Kirkland
The cover is really nice but I doubt this is my type of book. Thanks for the great review.
Lola (Hit or Miss Books)
OMG, this looks so COOL and different! Oh my, WANT.
Thanks, girl š
Melliane
ys I liked that
anna@herding cats & burning soup
How neat! That’s awesome they did such a great job with it š
Melissa (Books and Things)
I knew this looked familiar… I had seen the vid for the book. I was on the fence, but can totally see me liking this one now. Brilly review.
Melliane
it’s a nice one, cute
kimbacaffeinate
Oh this is cool. My family loved Spyro and I can remember some intense weekends gaming. Not me, me I watched and read!
Melliane
lol
Kim @ BookSwoon
I had such fun with the game and I have been so curious as how well the book’s adaption would be. Gah, such a pretty cover. I may have to grab this one up as I love reading these MG books as a escape or with my girls.
Lovely review – Melliane š
Hope you have a great weekend š
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
This sounds pretty cool but not sure if it’s for me. Happy you liked it.