Mermaid Mission (The Fintastical Tales of Mari A. Fisch, Bk. 1)

This is the first in a new chapter-book series aimed at emergent readers (ages 6-10) with black & white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of the book.

Get ready for some mermaid magic! Princess Mari A. Fisch is on a top-secret, superspecial mission: go on land, become human, and figure out why humans do the weird things they do — particularly, why do people pollute? But when Mari trades in her tail for toes, she discovers the human world is totally confusing! Will she complete her mission, save her world undersea, and stay true to herself?

“An earnest introduction to environmentalism for burgeoning chapter-book readers.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Whimsical illustrations bring the fantasy characters to life, … the vocabulary is very manageable. … A winner for young readers who might wish for a little gentle guidance in navigating the tougher issues in growing up.” — School Library Journal