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Mermaid Tales Books

In order from Trouble at Trident Academy to A Titanic Friendship.

The Mermaid Tales series is a set of 22 chapter books by Debbie Dadey, published between 2012 and 2022. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 110 pages. Subjects across the series include mermaids, sea creatures, and the first day of school.

Trouble at Trident Academy
Battle of the Best Friends
A Whale of a Tale
Danger in the Deep Blue Sea
The Lost Princess
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Trouble at Trident Academy
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Trouble at Trident Academy

By Debbie Dadey, Tatevik Avakyan (Illustrator)

Two mermaid friends navigate the challenges of school and friendship in an underwater city

112 pages· 6,257 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: Shelly Siren, a nervous mermaid, faces her first day at Trident Academy. Amidst smart, pretty classmates, she finds comfort in her friend Echo. But when a school assignment sparks a rift, troublemaker Pearl escalates the tension. Can Shelly navigate these underwater challenges and mend her friendship with Echo? Dive into a world of mermaids, mischief, and the quest for belonging.
In reading order

Mermaid Tales Series

22 books · Published 2012–2022

#3
A Whale of a Tale
#3 in Series
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A Whale of a Tale

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

A young mermaid named Kiki faces her fears and learns to overcome them with the help of her friends and a friendly whale.

#5
The Lost Princess
#5 in Series
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The Lost Princess

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A young mermaid discovers she's a princess. Can she embrace royalty without losing herself?

#9
A Royal Tea
#9 in Series
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$674

A Royal Tea

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A young mermaid faces a royal decision that could change her life forever.

#12
Wish Upon a Starfish
#12 in Series
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Wish Upon a Starfish

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A mermaid's dream role is stolen by her best friend. Can their friendship survive?

#14
Twist and Shout
#14 in Series
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Twist and Shout

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A mermaid's injury threatens her team's chance at victory. Can she find a way to help them win?

#15
Books vs. Looks
#15 in Series
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$674

Books vs. Looks

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Two clubs compete for popularity at Trident Academy. Who will win?

#17
Ready, Set, Goal!
#17 in Series
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$574

Ready, Set, Goal!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

A mermaid's mishaps in Atlantis spark fears of a legendary curse. Can she lead her team to victory?

#18
Fairy Chase
#18 in Series
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$574

Fairy Chase

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Can Echo prove fairies exist, or are they just a myth?

#19
The Narwhal Problem
#19 in Series
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The Narwhal Problem

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

A young mermaid wins a contest to be the buddy of a visiting narwhal and learns about the importance of friendship and helping others.

Companion series

Mini Mermaid Tales Series

3 books · Published 2023–2024

#2
The Dolphin Dream
#2 in Series
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$574

The Dolphin Dream

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A young mermaid's dream to ride dolphins faces her sister's fears.

#3
The Princess Promise
#3 in Series
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The Princess Promise

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A mermaid's quest to find a princess leads to an unexpected discovery about royalty.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Mermaid Tales series?

There are 22 books in the Mermaid Tales series. It began with Trouble at Trident Academy in 2012, and the newest book, A Titanic Friendship, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Mermaid Tales books in?

Start with Trouble at Trident Academy and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #22.

What ages are the Mermaid Tales books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Mermaid Tales book is the longest?

The Crook and the Crown (Book #13) is the longest book in the series at 8,057 words (128 pages).

Which Mermaid Tales book is the shortest?

The Secret Sea Horse (Book #6) is the shortest at 5,212 words (112 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Mermaid Tales to life.

01

Debbie Dadey

Author
DD
02

Tatevik Avakyan

Illustrator
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