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Trigger warnings
Positive tags
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Synopsis
Emma and Rikki love swimming under water and exploring their new mermaid powers. Cleo however, is not so sure. She'd do anything to give up her tail and become normal again. But Cleo is alarmed when she hears a rumor of sea turtles becoming caught in fisherman's nets. Worst of all, it's her father's fishing boat that seems to be catching the turtles! Will Cleo learn to embrace her mermaid powers and use them to solve the mystery and clear her father's name?
Is Fishy Business appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 7 and up.
A gentle mermaid adventure about self-acceptance and helping sea creatures, with no violence or scary content. Perfect for young readers who love ocean stories and friendship themes.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.
Who'll love this
Three girls with secret mermaid powers work together to save sea turtles and solve a mystery about Cleo's dad's fishing boat.