"For once I felt beautiful,
beautiful as she,
as beautiful as the
MERMAID swaying next to me."
My debut novel Mermaid for the Summer is a middle grade/Young Adult
story about change, identity and the moments that shape
who we become – with a magical mermaid twist!
Perfect for readers who love quiet magic and big feelings.
MIDDLE GRADE / Young Adult
Inside the Story...
Constance is a thirteen-year-old girl trying to make her way through school. The boys tease her, she feels out of touch with her classmates, and her teacher is… well, let’s just forget about that. One night, feeling worse than ever, she walks into the ocean — and comes out a mermaid. Come along and see how Constance navigates this unexpected change and discovers a new way to approach life once the tail is gone.
Magical realism
Identity & change
Perfect summer read
Published by Leuer Press, an independent publishing imprint dedicated to thoughtful, story-driven fiction.
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