How wonderful to now have something home-grown, from a UK author/illustrator team, and one which equivocates far less and, instead, joyfully celebrates romantic love between two men. The last time we had such a lyrical evocation of an intimate relationship between men was surely back in the days of 'Hello Sailor' (2003 UK 2000 the Netherlands). But Palagios, ruler of the underwater kingdom, is about to exact his anger on the ocean polluters above.Can Nen and Ernest survive the ensuing storm? A tender song over the waves brings the two together, bathing them in hope and happiness. Ernest the fisherman also aches spends his evenings gazing out on to a moonlit sea.

Or, please get in touch by email or via the form below.Nen the Merman yearns every night he leaves his underwater kingdom to go a-seeking. You can also take a look at some of my other reviews, from environmental books, to books about resilience and self-acceptance. Why not send me your book to review? Please take a look at my review policy and read through the contents of it carefully. If you enjoyed my review of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman: The beauty of the illustrations reflects the nature of the story. James Mayhew is one of my favourite illustrators and this book does not disappoint! From the shimmery front cover, to the vivid colours inside. Please make sure to read own voices reviews too.Īs well as the important and beautiful message, the illustrations are stunning. Hopefully helping them to feel that they can themselves in the books that they read. It is an own voices book by Ian Eagleton. This book is LGBTQ book is poignant and I’m sure will speak to many children and adults alike. Will he listen to his father’s advice or to his heart?

So they both are together in their loneliness.īut Nen has been warned about the dangers of humans, who are destroying the ocean. But Ernest also spends his nights staring out to sea. Nen is warned about the perils of the land but every night he goes in search of something or someone who will fill his heart.

It is a book about loneliness and the quest for true love. If you haven’t read it yet, you’re in for a treat! Nen and the Lonely Fisherman is unlike most children’s books that I have read before.

Nen and the lonely fisherman