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And Then I Turned into a Mermaid

by Laura Kirkpatrick

Interest age: 10 to 14
Reading age: 9+

Published by Farshore, 2019

  • Coming-of-age
  • Funny

About this book

Molly Seabrook really just wants to be normal. And popular if possible. But when, at midnight on her thirteenth birthday, her mum and older sisters take her on a mysterious trip to the beach and reveal that she’s half-mermaid, Molly knows with absolute certainty that normal is never going to happen.

Being a mermaid might sound pretty cool, but when you just want to fit in, transforming every time you go near the swimming pool is a pretty big challenge. Dealing with school and the popular crowd is hard enough without having to deal with a tail as well, especially when you’re forbidden from telling anyone – even your best friend. Because if her family’s secret was discovered, it would be disastrous for everyone.

A brilliantly insightful and super fun story about growing up, navigating friendships and first crushes, and figuring out how you fit in. Tail or no tail, Molly is undoubtedly a character that every teen girl (and anyone who once was a teen girl) can immediately relate to. From an embarrassing parent, confusing sisters and family drama to friendships on the brink and boy-related confusions, this book covers all the emotions but with a great sense of humour.

About the author

Laura Kirkpatrick is a Newcastle-based author, journalist and screenwriter, making waves in middle grade fiction with her fintastic series, And then I Turned Into a Mermaid. Her books capture the truly crazy experience that is growing up – and all the hilariousness that involves – with friendship and family always at the heart.

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