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In 1899, on a quiet island off Maine’s coast, fifteen‑year‑old May lives a quiet life among her neighbors. She has always felt out of place, but the reality of her identity comes to light when she learns she is a mermaid. May must keep her true nature hidden to protect herself from a hunter who seeks mermaids and to preserve the affection she shares with a boy who knows her.
Set against the backdrop of a maritime community, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the tension between the natural and the unknown. May’s journey to accept herself unfolds through the island’s lighthouses, its waves, and the quiet intimacy of her relationships.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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