Maybe a Mermaid
Maybe a Mermaid by Josephine Cameron, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on March 26, 2019, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores themes of friendship and social dynamics. The story follows eleven-year-old Anthoni Gillis, who is skeptical of myths and legends, particularly the local tale of the Boulay Mermaid. As she spends her summer at the Showboat Resort on Thunder Lake, Anthoni is determined to find a True Blue Friend, armed with a checklist to ensure success in her quest for companionship.
Throughout the narrative, readers will encounter Anthoni’s journey as she navigates local gossip and her mother’s embellishments, prompting her to reconsider her rigid plans. The book delves into the complexities of truth and the unexpected possibilities that arise when one is open to new experiences. With a page count of 288, this edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of friendship and the magic that can emerge from embracing uncertainty.
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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.
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