A heartfelt and charming debut about the importance of honesty, the complexities of truth, and the wiggle room in between.
A heartwarming summer adventure about finding true friendship—and maybe believing in magic. When eleven-year-old Anthoni arrives at Thunder Lake with a foolproof plan for making friends, she discovers that some things can’t be planned. Perfect for readers who love contemporary stories with a splash of wonder.
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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.
Josephine Cameron’s energetic and heartfelt debut raises timeless questions about truth, lies, and the hope that grows between them. Perfect for middle-grade readers navigating friendship, family dynamics, and the courage to believe in something magical, this story captures the bittersweet beauty of a lakeside summer where anything—even mermaids—might be possible. A wonderful choice for young readers who love contemporary fiction with a splash of folklore and heart.
A heartfelt and charming debut about the importance of honesty, the complexities of truth, and the wiggle room in between.
An enjoyable debut with an appealing protagonist and a strong sense of place.
Anthoni is a memorable character, and her summer of self-discovery will resonate with readers navigating their own friendships and family relationships.
A story about the lies we tell, the truths we stretch, and the hope that exists in the spaces between.
| Weight | 0.50 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.09 × 0.76 × 7.68 in |
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| Subject | Friendship, Juvenile Fiction, Legends, Myths, Fables, Mermaids & Mermen, Social Themes |
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