Poor Unfortunate Soul
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Poor Unfortunate Soul

By Serena Valentino

Part of the Villains series

Discover the dark origins of the sea witch's hatred and twisted fate.

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224 pages· 29,937 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Ariel's quest for freedom costs her voice and nearly her soul, but what of Ursula, the sea witch? Uncover the mysterious past that shaped her into a feared villain. What drove her to darkness, and can redemption be found in her tale? Dive into a world where the lines between good and evil blur, and the sea holds secrets untold.

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The tale of the sea king’s daughter Ariel is a beloved one of losing–and then finding–one’s own voice.The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the mergirl wants more than her world can offer, and her father demands that she live within the confines of his domain. Her rebelliousness costs the little mermaid her voice and nearly her soul. But the power of good prevails, and Ariel emerges proud and unchanged.And yet this is only half the story. So what of Ariel’s nemesis, Ursula, the sea witch? What led to her becoming so twisted, scorned, and filled with hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account of what might have shaped the sea witch into a detestable and poor unfortunate soul.Enjoy Serena Valentino’s entire Villain’s seriesFairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1)The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty’s Prince (Book 2)Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3)Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Book 4)Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Book 5)The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel (Book 6)Evil Thing (Book 7)

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
224
Words
29,937
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
870L
Themes & topics
Books about magicBooks about witchesBooks about mermaidsBooks about good and evilBooks about revenge
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6
F&P level
~U
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
183109
Publication
Published
July 26, 2016
Publisher
Disney Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781484724057

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