What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Anthoni, a girl, isn't your typical eleven-year old girl.
2. *She and her mother have always had to work hard to make ends meet.
3. *When her mother "lies" to her about why they will be spending the summer elsewhere, Anthoni isn't sure what to think.
4. *Anthoni decides she is going to find a "true best friend" while spending the summer in a new town near a broken down resort.
5. *When she learns the truth about her mother, Anthoni is quite upset, but decides to channel her energy into friendship and the "rumors" of the local mermaid.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *This beautiful story matched the beautiful cover.
2. *I enjoyed Anthoni's story and what she had to experience both with her mother and her friends.
3. *The "mystery" of the mermaid was a driving force of the narrative but not the entire story and I appreciated that.
4. *The quest for a true friendship was both heart-warming and authentic.
5. *The writing was excellent and the characters shown bright through both their actions and words.
Who Should Read It:
I would say this novel could be shared with readers in grades three and above. If you know of a particular reader who has a "love" for mermaids, this may be the story for them. I would also say the book could be used as a class red aloud. There would be so much to discuss. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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