Summary:
The story follows a series of events involving magical creatures and adventures. It starts with a king who spends time with his daughter, Holly. They plan various activities, including launching a ship and judging a fruit and vegetable competition. Later, the king catches a cold, and his condition worsens when a mislabeled potion is used to treat him. Eventually, Holly and her friends, Lucy and Barry, shrink down to a small size and embark on a magical underwater journey to meet mermaids. They retrieve a mirror and return to their normal size, bidding farewell to the mermaids. The story combines elements of fantasy and adventure with a touch of humor and imagination.
Sure, here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
1. King is sick with a cold, experiencing sneezing and stuffy nose.
2. Attempts are made to cure the King's cold with a magical potion.
3. The potion turns out to be for baldness, not a cold.
4. Lucy and the narrator shrink in size.
5. They encounter a large fish named Barry.
6. Barry becomes friendly and offers to guide them to the mermaids.
7. They meet the mermaids who are sad and receive a gift for the ocean.
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