A Mermaid in Middle School

Written by A.M. Luzzader

Part of the A Mermaid in Middle Grade series

A young mermaid must unlock her magic to stop a vengeful sea witch threatening the ocean.

248 pages

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Brynn Finley, a young mermaid struggling with magic, faces a daunting challenge: becoming a sea guardian like her parents. As she embarks on a quest to discover her powers, she encounters a friendly sea turtle, selkie sisters, and the menacing sea witch, Phaedra, whose wrath endangers the reef. With the ocean's fate hanging in the balance, Brynn must learn to trust herself, seek help, and embrace her merfolk oath. Can she rise to the occasion and prove that even a young mermaid can wield great strength?

From the publisher

A young mermaid. A witch out for revenge. Can Brynn Finley become a sea guardian and help humans in danger when she’s just started the sixth grade?Brynn is the only mermaid in school still struggling to learn magic. She can’t become a guardian of the ocean, like her parents, until she unlocks the secret to magic spells. On her quest to discover her gifts, Brynn and her best friend meet a lovable sea turtle, a pair of selkie sisters, and Phaedra–the great and terrible sea witch whose power threatens the entire reef.Soon, Brynn finds herself in over her head. She’ll have to learn to be honest, ask for help, trust her heart, and follow the merfolk oath to prove that even a young mermaid can shine with golden strength.Why readers love A Mermaid in Middle School: Perfect for kids ages 8-12 (and any readers who love imaginative children’s books)A middle grade fantasy full of courage, friendship, and undersea adventureExplores the ocean, marine life, and lessons in empathy and teamworkA heartwarming coming-of-age book for readers who dream big and love mermaidsMakes a great gift for the little mermaid or ocean lover in your lifeCollect all six books in the series for a complete set of underwater adventures!

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