Книга "The Sea Fairies". The Sea Fairies, along with Sky Island, was intended to be parts of a long-running fantasy series to replace the Oz books. Trot is a little girl who lives on the coast of southern California. Her father is the captain of a sailing schooner, and her constant companion is Cap'n Bill Weedles, a retired sailor with a wooden leg. One day, Trot wishes that she could see a mermaid to her amazement the next day she does. The mermaids explain that they are benevolent fairies; when they offer Trot a chance to pay a visit to their land in mermaid form, Trot is enthusiastic, and Bill is too loyal to let her go off without [link] Frank Baum was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and other works.