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A Mermaid in Middle Grade: Book 4: The Deep Sea Scroll
A Magical Mermaid Fantasy Adventure for children 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 Ocean and marine life, environmental conservation, mindfulness, envy and competition, commitment and responsibility, and the importance of education.
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 Ocean and marine life, environmental conservation, mindfulness, envy and competition, commitment and responsibility, and the importance of education.
176 pages, Paperback
Published February 27, 2021
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May 20, 2021
Brynn Finley enjoys many things, but perhaps nothing so much as dancing. She has been on the Starfish Steppers dance squad for years, often winning the solo prize at the annual dance competition. This year, though, sweet little Coral Jetty has been practicing so much that she might receive the coveted solo spot instead of Brynn. When mountains of garbage inexplicably fill their practice space at Mammoth Cave, Brynn finds herself on a destructive path that will put everything she desires at risk.
This fourth book in the A Mermaid in Middle Grade series focuses on Brynn Finley as she learns important life lessons, especially while being tempted by the evil sea witch, Phaedra. The first chapter helpfully re-orients readers to previous stories while introducing a new plot. Amidst moral quandaries and a community crisis, a significant amount of attention is placed on human pollution affecting the ocean as well. Environmentally minded readers will feel inspired to do what they can to help Brynn and her town of Fulgent remove the garbage that is wreaking havoc on their home.
Written using short chapters and accessible language, this book is well suited to newer middle-grade readers. While there are no large illustrations, the plot is clear and the dialogue is recognizable, both of which help increase reading comprehension. On occasion, asides are placed within the story that speak directly to readers to either enhance a point or to define a potentially unfamiliar word. These moments increase the satisfaction readers feel as they may not need to ask for help to progress through this story.
Fans of the A Mermaid in Middle Grade series will learn the importance of teamwork and honesty along with Brynn in this fourth installment. Readers will empathize with Brynn even as they recognize where her behavior is likely to lead and will express enthusiastic support as she begins to resolve the problems she has created for herself. Middle grade readers who love wholesome stories about friendship and mermaids are sure to enjoy Brynn Finley’s many adventures.
I received a copy of this book from the author and I chose to leave this review.
This fourth book in the A Mermaid in Middle Grade series focuses on Brynn Finley as she learns important life lessons, especially while being tempted by the evil sea witch, Phaedra. The first chapter helpfully re-orients readers to previous stories while introducing a new plot. Amidst moral quandaries and a community crisis, a significant amount of attention is placed on human pollution affecting the ocean as well. Environmentally minded readers will feel inspired to do what they can to help Brynn and her town of Fulgent remove the garbage that is wreaking havoc on their home.
Written using short chapters and accessible language, this book is well suited to newer middle-grade readers. While there are no large illustrations, the plot is clear and the dialogue is recognizable, both of which help increase reading comprehension. On occasion, asides are placed within the story that speak directly to readers to either enhance a point or to define a potentially unfamiliar word. These moments increase the satisfaction readers feel as they may not need to ask for help to progress through this story.
Fans of the A Mermaid in Middle Grade series will learn the importance of teamwork and honesty along with Brynn in this fourth installment. Readers will empathize with Brynn even as they recognize where her behavior is likely to lead and will express enthusiastic support as she begins to resolve the problems she has created for herself. Middle grade readers who love wholesome stories about friendship and mermaids are sure to enjoy Brynn Finley’s many adventures.
I received a copy of this book from the author and I chose to leave this review.
January 30, 2022
Brynn can't seem to stay away from Phedera the sea witch and she is still learning life lessons along the way. My daughter who is nine is enjoying these stories.
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