Merrow is about a young girl, Neen, who has lives near a town of Carrick where are the locals whisper grand tales of how her Pa who drowned and how her Mam disappeared. What Neen really wants to know is what really happened to her Mam, because its becoming hard to know what is true and what's not. Her Auntie Ushag doesn't bother telling Neen too much since she's more concerned about their every day tasks that must get done. Of course, the other people she seems to listen to is Ma and her son Sully tales of the merrow (mermaids) and how her Mam joined the merrow because of heartache. Neen is becoming desperate for the truth and goes to great lengths to get her Auntie Ushag to tell her the truth about her Mam, because she feels like the only place that makes any sense to her is underwater where her red itchy Scale and her mind is at peace in the ocean.
This delightful story is quite fascinating and the plot twist really got me towards the end of the book, because you think you now the outcome of story and then you're thrown completely into a different direction. The idea of mermaids and Otherworld creatures fascinate me and the idea that these "merrows" existed to Neen made me want to believe as well. The character development really struck a chord in me, because it made me in feel great empathy for Neen and her desperate need to know what happened to her mother (Mam). When I learned the truth along with Neen I just wanted to hold her and cry along with her, and I believe this story can benefit older children and teenagers who live in a single household or with other family members besides their parents. The only story I can think of is Heidi and her grandfathers relationship, and in the end they appreciate what they have and each other. Enjoy this magical tale and Neen's adventure.
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