Mermaids Are the Worst!

Written and illustrated by Alex Willan

Part of the The Worst series

A goblin's vacation turns chaotic when mermaids crash the party. Can peace be restored?

3.8 Goodreads · 291 ratings

40 pages· 349 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

Gilbert the Goblin's dream vacation is upended by mischievous mermaids, turning his beachside retreat into a whirlwind of chaos. As their playful antics escalate, Gilbert must navigate the unexpected challenges of arm wrestling octopuses and fin-flapping festivities. Will he find a way to enjoy his getaway, or will the mermaids' shenanigans prove too much? Dive into this hilarious tale where even the most unlikely creatures might just become friends.

From the publisher

Gilbert the Goblin’s beachside vacation gets ruined by mermaids and their games in the side-splitting latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends. Who doesn’t love a good vacation? Soaking up some sun, floating on the waves and…arm wrestling an octopus? When mermaids show up in the middle of Gilbert’s goblin getaway, their fin-flapping festivities quickly turn rest and relaxation into stress and aggravation. This is clearly proof that mermaids are the worst! Can Gilbert find his beachside bliss or will he be caught in the undertow of these seaside shenanigans?

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