The Fintastical Tales of Mari A. Fisch #2: Dare to Care: A Chapter Book About a Mermaid Learning Bravery and Friendship for Kids

Written by Monica Brown · Illustrated by Emily Mendoza

Part of the The Fintastical Tales of Mari A. Fisch series

A mermaid princess faces daring challenges on land, testing her courage and friendships.

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96 pages· ~680L

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Mermaid princess Mari is on a mission to understand humans. Her friend Stevie dares her to ride a terrifying roller coaster, pushing Mari to confront her fears. But as Stevie's dares escalate, Mari must decide between staying true to herself or risking her friendship. Will she find the courage to stand up for what she believes in? Dive into this enchanting tale of bravery and friendship, where the stakes are as high as the waves Mari once called home.

From the publisher

It’s a double dare! Mari A. Fisch, mermaid princess and 256th daughter of King Triton, the ruler of the seas, is sent on land to learn why humans behave the weird ways that they do. When her best friend, Stevie, dares Mari to ride a super-scary roller coaster, Mari learns that sometimes you have to be brave to have fun. But when Stevie’s dares start going too far, Mari must choose between betraying what she believes in or letting down her only friend.It’s the second title in an all-new chapter book series from award-winning children’s book author Monica Brown. With black-and-white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of each book, Fintastical Tales is the perfect series for any emergent or reluctant reader!

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