The Magic Pet Shop Stories: Pugicorn's Mermaid Mystery : Book five in a new chapter book series

Author: Rose, Matilda

For National Curriculum Key Stage 1

Published on 2 July 2026 by Hachette Children's Group (Orchard Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The Magic Pet Shop Stories' series.

Paperback | 160 pages
127 x 197 x 15 | 146g

At the Magic Pet Shop, adorable magical animals need help! Luckily, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are always ready to lend a hand.

It's summer in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk, and everyone is feeling the heat. It's almost too hot to do anything - but pets still need help! Millie the mermaid's magic pet Starwhal has been feeling sad, and no one knows why. Can Princess Ava and Pugicorn have an adventure under the sea and solve the mystery of Starwhal's gloomy mood?PUGICORN'S MERMAID MYSTERY is the next book in the enchanting new series of chapter books from the creators of The Magic Pet Shop picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.

Discover more books in The Magic Pet Shop Stories series:Pugicorn to the RescuePugicorn's Sleepover SurprisePugicorn's Snowy FriendPugicorn Saves the ShowPugicorn's Mermaid MysteryPugicorn's Christmas Dragon