A Mermaid in Middle Grade


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A Magical Mermaid Fantasy Adventure for ages 8-12 A young mermaid. A sea witch out for revenge. Can Brynn Finley become a sea guardian and help humans in danger when she just barely started the sixth grade? Brynn Finley is the only mermaid in class who hasn't been able to learn mer-magic. Without it, she can't be a guardian of the sea with her parents and friends. On her quest for answers, Brynn encounters a loveable sea turtle, a pair of selkie sisters, and Phaedra, the great and terrible sea witch. Soon Brynn is over her head in trouble, and she must learn to ask for help if she's going to follow the merfolk oath to be a protector of the ocean and a guardian of the sea. Educational topics: Ocean and marine life, environmental conservation, honesty, friendship, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills.




A Mermaid In Middle Grade


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A Magical Mermaid Fantasy Adventure for Ages 8-12! A young mermaid. False accusations. The dreadful sea witch. Can Brynn Finley navigate stormy waters to win back her best friend? Jade Sands has been Brynn Finley's best friend since they were wee mer-babies. But when Jade's mother thinks Brynn has stolen her cherished pearls, she forbids the two mermaids to see one another. Determined to get her best friend back, Brynn sets out to find Phaedra the sea witch and solve the mystery of the missing jewelry. On her quest, Brynn makes new friends, learns new mer-magic, and discovers what it really means to be a friend. Educational topics: Ocean and marine life, environmental conservation, bullying, friendship, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills.




A Mermaid in Middle Grade Book 4


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A magical mermaid adventure for ages 8-12 The sea witch is up to mischief again, but Brynn is so busy she feels like she is chasing her own tail. Can she juggle all her responsibilities without falling behind? Brynn Finley is the star of the Starfish Steppers, the grooviest mer-dance squad in the sea. Brynn is excited for a new dance season and a chance to blow the competition out of the water, but this year it's tougher than she thought. And there's another problem--Brynn's grades at school are slipping. She has too much to do and too little time. As Brynn races wearily from school to rehearsal and back home again, she comes up with a plan to catch up--a very bad plan. Will Brynn really team up with Phaedra the sea witch or will she learn her lesson? Educational topics: Ocean and marine life, environmental conservation, mindfulness, envy and competition, commitment and responsibility, and the importance of education.




The Tail of Emily Windsnap


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A young girl learns she’s half mermaid and plunges into a scheme to reunite with her father in this entrancing, satisfying tale that beckons readers far below the waves. For as long as she can remember, twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has lived on a boat. And, oddly enough, for just as long, her mother has seemed anxious to keep Emily away from the water. But when Mom finally agrees to let her take swimming lessons, Emily makes a startling discovery — about her own identity, the mysterious father she’s never met, and the thrilling possibilities and perils shimmering deep below the water’s surface. With a sure sense of suspense and richly imaginative details, first-time author Liz Kessler lures us into a glorious undersea world where mermaids study shipwrecks at school and Neptune rules with an iron trident — an enchanting fantasy about family secrets, loyal friendship, and the convention-defying power of love.




The Mermaid Queen


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Abigail and Hugo have just helped restore the balance of power in Orkney by defeating the powerful alchemist Vertulious when Abigail discovers that Capricorn, the mermaid queen she trusted to help them, has unleashed the powerful Midgard Serpent named Jormungand—who, years ago, encircled the world of mankind and held it captive until Odin banished it to an underwater prison. Capricorn is determined to force Odin to make her goddess of the seas over Aegir, and she’s ready to use the massive serpent to bend him to her will—threatening all of Orkney. Abigail and Hugo must embark on an adventure across the seas to Odin’s island sanctuary to find a way to stop Capricorn and return Jormungand to his watery cell. But when Abigail finds that her powers are not enough, she has to tap into her dark magic again and again. As she is drawn further down this path, a dark presence makes itself known to her—one that may alter her path forever.




And Then I Turned Into a Mermaid


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For fans of Emily Windsnap and Maybe A Mermaid, And Then I Turned into a Mermaid is a funny, heartfelt coming-of-age story, perfect for 10 year old girls and any young mermaid fan! Will Molly sink or swim as she attempts to hide her (Very Weird) new double identity? Molly Seabrook's dull seaside life is turned upside down when she turns 13 and is let in on the family secret: she's PART-MERMAID! Molly isn't exactly thrilled. Not only does she already have to dress up as a fish to promote the family seafood restaurant, but now she actually is part fish? Growing up is hard enough without sprouting a fish tail in math class, or disguising your gills from the cute boy at the ice cream stand. Follow Molly as she attempts to navigate the stormy seas of social awkwardness, best friend fallouts, and the World's Most Embarrassing Family. And Then I Turned Into a Mermaid is the perfect fit if you're looking for: A story with realistic, strong sister dynamics Mermaid books for girls 4-6 A series starter for your voracious young reader A story with strong female characters Or mermaid books for girl 6-8




The Girl Who Thought Her Mother Was a Mermaid


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Even though she's terrified of the sea, a girl who believes her mum might have been a mermaid runs away to the ocean to solve the mystery of who she really is. Stella is the odd one out. She sleepwalks, is terrified of water, yet obsessed by the ocean. Her mum who died when Stella was eight remains the biggest mystery of all. Who was she and why did she give Stella a necklace called 'the word of the sea' before she died? Nobody can give her any answers. Her father is consumed by grief and her grandmother's memories are fading with dementia. When Stella's only friend in the world, Cam, moves house, Stella runs away. She's determined to find out who her mum was and who she is too. She ends up in the Crystal Cove, a run-down aquarium with a mermaid show. There she meets Pearl who reveals disturbing secrets. It's only by facing her fear of the ocean that Stella will truly uncover the truth. This is an exquisitely imagined story about a girl on an adventure above and below the waves.




The Mermaid


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A New York Times bestselling striking under-the-sea version of Goldilocks with bonus storytelling in the borders, as only Jan Brett could create. When Kiniro, a young mermaid, comes upon a gorgeous house made of seashells and coral, she is so curious that she goes inside. She’s thrilled to find a just-right breakfast, pretty little chair, and, best of all, a comfy bed that rocks in the current. But when the Octopus family returns home, they are not happy to find that someone has been eating their food and breaking their things. Baby has the biggest shock when she finds the mermaid asleep in her bed! Luckily, shock turns to happiness when Kiniro gives her a thoughtful gift before escaping from the twenty-four arms coming her way. Vibrant, intricate scenes of an underwater paradise transport this classic fairy tale to a magical setting inspired by the seas off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Along with fun details that enrich the storytelling in Jan Brett's trademark borders, this visual treat will enchant readers of all ages.




Mermaid Tears


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Hannah Saves the World


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Hannah Saves the World (Book 1: Middle Grade Mystery Fiction) is a children's mystery adventure for ages 8-12! Hannah's got a funny feeling that it's up to her to save the entire world, but before she can do so, she and her skeptical best friend Mia have to figure out what they're saving the world from! As the girls' detective work proceeds, they uncover a chain of clues that might unravel the children's mystery of the vandalized town playground, but what about the massive space cruiser parked high in the stratosphere, and the aliens inside who are laying plans to invade Earth? Can a pair of middle-school detectives really save the world? Find out in this funny book for tweens! A.M. Luzzader, author of middle grade fiction books, including the Mermaid in Middle Grade series, debuts a new middle school mystery novel, Hannah Saves the World (Book 1: Middle Grade Mystery Fiction), to add to her collection of middle school literature and fun books for tweens. This book is perfect for kids who love science fiction, kid detective books, tween books for girls or boys, and children's mystery adventure books. A.M. Luzzader describes Hannah Saves the World (Book 1: Middle Grade Mystery Fiction) as "a middle school mystery novel, a kid's detective book, and a kid's humor book. It's a great book for girls or boys, and I think even adults would enjoy it!" Educational topics: Friendship for kids, vocabulary, spelling, logic, deduction, honesty, self esteem, humor, personality, individuality, and writing devices such as palindromes, alliteration, consonance, and dissonance. For kids ages 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 and all who love mystery books for kids and funny books for children. Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th