Mermaid Academy #2: Cora and Sparkle

Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4

What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic!

Cora loves being at Mermaid Academy, and with her dolphin best friend, Sparkle! The only thing that would make it better is if she was in the same dorm as her twin sister, Isobel. Cora really wants to spend more time with Isobel but she seems more interested in her new friends. Luckily, Sparkle is always there to make Cora feel special! But then she and Sparkle spot a creature stealing jewels from the school's coral wall. Can Cora find the courage to swim out on her own? 

Don't miss any books in this mer-mazing series!

#1: Isla and Bubble

#2: Cora and Sparkle

#3: Maya and Rainbow

#4: Amber and Flash

Series Overview: We're launching with two books this season and following with one every subsequent season. 

Spring 2025: Books 1 and 2

Summer 2025: Book 3 

Fall 2025: Book 4

About the Author

As a child, Julie Sykes was always telling tales. She still loves stories and has written many books. Julie lives in England in an old cottage with her family and a white wolf disguised as a dog. When she's not writing, she likes eating cake, reading, and walking, often at the same time. 

Linda Chapman has written over 200 books. She loves to collaborate with other writers, particularly her animal-mad friend, Julie Sykes. Linda lives in a cottage with a tower in Leicestershire with her husband, three children, three dogs and two ponies. When she’s not writing, Linda likes to read, ride and see friends as well as visiting schools to talk to young readers about books and writing.

Since graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in illustration, Lucy Truman has become one of the UK's leading commercial illustrators. Her inspiration often comes from the very funny little people in her own life, including family holidays with her nephew as well as her own children.