Forbidden Sea (An Old Theatre Project)
Lil Loki for Adrianne
The main character is Adrianne Keynnman, a young teenage girl who is strong, good-hearted and very human.
The book is about Adrianne, who lives on an island that has been haunted by a mermaid for 100 years. The last time the mermaid visited the island, she took a girl named Lady Lauretta, the daughter of a lord, into the sea, and the girl never returned. Now, it appears that the mermaid is after Adrianne's little sister, Cecily.
Aside from this weighing on her mind, Adrianne also battles through other problems: loving a boy who does not return her affection; living with a little sister who Adrianne thinks is prettier than herself and who is also the favorite of her cruel, condescending Auntie Minnah; putting up with her callous peers; and trying to provide for her poverty-stricken family after the tragic death of her father.
"(Adrianne) is a very strong person, but because the people of the island don't see her that way . . . she doesn’t realize how truly wonderful she is," said Nielson.
*smiles faintly* No, I belong here. But, I did see your daughter when I was there. She is as beautiful as she was said to be. She has barely aged seven years since a hundred years ago thanks to the ocean's magic.
*laughs smiling* Really. She said, "Tell my father not to worry, that I am happy where I am."
*Shakes head, smiling soothingly* No, Denn, my place is here. *Promises*
