The Sapphire Story Book: Stories of the Sea

The Sapphire Story Book is a collection of enchanting stories that capture the magic and mystery of the sea. From tales of mermaids and pirates to adventures on distant shores, this book will transport you to a world of wonder and imagination.

Table of Contents

• The Little Mermaid
• The Pirate's Treasure
• The Sea Monster
• The Lost City
• The Whale Rider

The Little Mermaid

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little mermaid who lived in a coral reef. She had long, flowing hair the color of seaweed and a tail that shimmered like a thousand stars. The little mermaid loved to swim and play in the ocean, but she also dreamed of living on land.

THE SAPPHIRE STORY BOOK: STORIES OF THE SEA

by Rough Guides

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1420 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	206 pages

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One day, the little mermaid saw a handsome prince sailing by in his ship. She fell in love with him at first sight and vowed to do anything to be with him. She went to the sea witch and asked for help. The sea witch gave her a magic potion that would turn her tail into legs, but it would also make her lose her voice.

The little mermaid drank the potion and went to the prince's castle. She danced with him and they fell in love. But when the prince asked her to marry him, she could not speak. The sea witch had warned her that if she did not marry the prince within three days, she would turn into sea foam.

On the third day, the prince was about to marry another woman when the little mermaid swam to the surface. She saw the prince and his new bride kissing and her heart broke. She remembered the sea witch's warning and knew that she would soon turn into sea foam.

As the little mermaid closed her eyes, she heard a voice. "Do not fear," the voice said. "I am the king of the sea and I will save you." The king of the sea turned the little mermaid into a human princess and she was able to marry the prince.

The Pirate's Treasure

Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Blackbeard who sailed the seven seas in search of treasure. He was a ruthless and feared pirate, but he also had a soft spot for children.

One day, Blackbeard captured a Spanish galleon loaded with gold and jewels. He took the treasure to his hideout on a remote island and buried it in a secret location.

Many years later, a young boy named Jim Hawkins found a map to Blackbeard's treasure. He set out on a journey to find the treasure, but he was not alone. A group of pirates led by Long John Silver were also after the treasure.

Jim and Long John Silver raced to the island, but Jim was the first to find the treasure. He loaded the treasure onto his ship and sailed away, leaving Long John Silver and his pirates behind.

Jim returned to England a rich man. He used his wealth to help others and he lived happily ever after.

The Sea Monster

Once upon a time, there was a sea monster that lived in the ocean. It was a fearsome creature with sharp teeth and a long, slimy tail. The sea monster terrorized the people of the coast, eating their fish and destroying their boats.

One day, a brave fisherman named Jack decided to go after the sea monster. He took his boat out to sea and waited for the monster to appear.

When the sea monster finally showed up, Jack harpooned it and dragged it to shore. The people of the coast were overjoyed. They had finally been rid of the sea monster.

The Lost City

Once upon a time, there was a lost city called Atlantis. It was a beautiful city with tall buildings and wide streets. The people of Atlantis were wealthy and powerful, but they were also arrogant and proud.

One day, the gods grew angry with the people of Atlantis and they sent a great flood to destroy the city. Atlantis was swallowed up by the waves and it was lost forever.

Many years later, a group of explorers set out to find the lost city of Atlantis. They searched for years, but they never found it.

The Whale Rider

Once upon a time, there was a young Maori girl named Paikea who dreamed of becoming a whale rider. In her tribe, only men were allowed to ride whales, but Paikea was determined to break the tradition.

THE SAPPHIRE STORY BOOK: STORIES OF THE SEA

by Rough Guides

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1420 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	206 pages

FREE