Maybe a Mermaid

Name: Maybe a Mermaid
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Josephine Cameron
ISBN: 9781705248508

Author: Josephine Cameron

Narrator: Karissa Vacker

Unabridged: 6 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/25/2020

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

A summer romp full of mystery, new friends, and maybe a mermaid!

Eleven-year-old Anthoni Gillis is not the kind of kid who believes in fairies, unicorns, or even the word "maybe." She's more of a comic-books girl. So when her mom brings her to Thunder Lake for a summer at the Showboat Resort, she doesn't believe the local rumors about the Boulay Mermaid.

Anthoni has bigger fish to fry. She's always wanted a True Blue Friend. But it's been hard to find one, since for the past five years she's been bouncing from town to town, helping her mother sell Beauty & the Bee cosmetic products to keep them both afloat. This summer will be different, though. Anthoni has a plan—a foolproof checklist for making lifelong friends! There won't be any maybes this time.

But as she grows entangled in local gossip, and her mother stretches the truth, Anthoni must decide if she'll "stick to the plan," like always, or dive into a summer full of extraordinary possibilities.

About Josephine Cameron

Josephine Cameron received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Notre Dame. She lives in Maine, where she writes, sings, and teaches music to kids. She is the author of Maybe a Mermaid.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katie on November 09, 2018

Thank you to the author and publisher for sharing an early copy with our #bookexpedition group! A sweet story of friendship that middle grade readers will enjoy, Maybe a Mermaid follows 11 year old Anthoni who is looking for a True Blue Friend. Anthoni and her mom have just returned to the lakeside......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on November 28, 2023

A True Blue middle grade book on how to find a true blue friend and what being a true friend means! I love the mother’s character. And yes, DJ too! They are outstanding characters! The writing starts out good but it gets a bit repetitive in between. However, the story is really good! A good plot and c......more

Goodreads review by Darla on March 17, 2019

This debut middle grade novel lives up to its cover and will be a delightful summer discovery for readers. You can't help but root for Anthonie and the quirky cast of characters she meets at the Showboat Resort. Maureen Boulay alone is worth the price of admission. Readers will learn along with Anth......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on December 02, 2019

I admit I judged this book by its cover and wanted to read it. Also, that it was set in a fictional summer resort in WI piqued my interest. This is a debut novel and it was just wonderful. Anthoni is the main character and she is on the search for A TRUE BLUE FRIEND. She has learned from her mother......more

Goodreads review by Maddy on January 18, 2022

I LOVED IT!!!!!!......more