The Vanishing Lake

By Paddy Donnelly

A girl seeks the truth behind a lake's vanishing waters, uncovering unexpected magic.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Meara is puzzled by Lake Loughareema's mysterious vanishing act. Her granddad's whimsical tales of narwhals and giants don't satisfy her curiosity. Determined to find the truth, she embarks on an island-wide quest, exploring every nook and cranny. As she delves deeper, Meara discovers that the answer is more extraordinary than she imagined. Will she open her eyes to the impossible and uncover the lake's true magic? Join Meara on her enchanting journey to solve the mystery of the disappearing waters.

From the publisher

A captivating tale that celebrates a young girl’s determination, a granddad’s wisdom, and the fantastical wonders of the natural world. Something mysterious is happening at Lake Loughareema. There are days the lake is beautiful, shimmering, and full. And then there are other days when it’s . . . empty!Meara asks her granddad WHY the water disappears, but every time he blames far-fetched culprits: Narwals! Mermaids! Giants!Unsatisfied, Meara sets out to uncover the truth for herself. Little does she know the answer is much larger than she realizes, and it’ll take stepping back and opening her eyes to the impossible to discover the lake’s magic.

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