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Mermaid Tales Series

Explore our collection of over 180 books organized by series
Trouble at Trident Academy

Trouble at Trident Academy

In this start to a new series starring Shelly the mermaid, a classroom conflict is no fun'even when school is 20,000 leagues under the sea. It's MerGirl Shelly Siren's first day at a new school, and she is nervous from the tip of her head to the end of her sparkling...

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Battle of the Best Friends

Battle of the Best Friends

In this splashy new Mermaid Tale, a megapopular boy band is set to perform at an undersea celebration'but what if a mean girl keeps Shelly from joining in the fun? Echo, Shelly Siren's best friend, is doing tail flips because she's going to see the hottest boy band...

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A Whale of a Tale

A Whale of a Tale

In this sparkling Mermaid Tales adventure, can Kiki overcome her fears and enjoy her first-ever trip to the ocean's surface? The third graders at Trident Academy are traveling to the surface of the ocean for the first time ever for a 'hugely' exciting activity:...

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Danger in the Deep Blue Sea

Danger in the Deep Blue Sea

Pearl's fear of sharks is not unfounded'but can she find a way to feel safe in this Mermaid Tales adventure? Late-breaking news from the Trident City Tide: There have been shark sightings in Trident City! No swimming alone! Pearl's father even hires a Shark Guard to...

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The Lost Princess

The Lost Princess

In this Mermaid Tales adventure, Shelly's not sure she's ready to be royalty. Not one of the merkids in Shelly Siren's third grade class can believe the shell-shattering news: Shelly is a princess! A real princess! It's been a deep, dark secret in Trident City, but...

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The Secret Sea Horse

The Secret Sea Horse

Echo Reef loves sea horses so much, she wants one for a pet'no matter what! Of all the creatures in the ocean, sea horses are Echo Reef's favorite. They're sweet and gentle and they glide through the water so gracefully. When Echo discovers that Rocky Ridge, one of...

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Dream of the Blue Turtle

Dream of the Blue Turtle

Kiki Coral can see the future'can she save a friend from his dangerous fate? Kiki Coral has an amazing gift: she can see the future. She doesn't have visions very often, but they are always surprising! When Kiki sees a vision of her classmate Rocky Ridge coming...

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Treasure in Trident City

Treasure in Trident City

The merkids hunt for hidden treasure in this Mermaid Tales adventure! When Rocky finds a seaweed scroll that describes an abandoned pirate ship bursting with jewels, the students are tripping over their tails with excitement. There's only one problem: the treasure is...

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A Royal Tea

A Royal Tea

When Shelly meets the Queen of the Western Oceans in this Mermaid Tales adventure, she encounters a royal dilemma! When a royal messenger announces that Queen Edwina is coming to tea, Shelly is as jittery as a jellyfish! After all, the Queen of the Western Oceans is...

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A Tale of Two Sisters

A Tale of Two Sisters

Echo is thrilled to find a human object in this Mermaid Tales adventure, but will sibling rivalry keep her from appreciating her prize? Echo is dogfish tired of having to share everything with her bossy big sister, Crystal. So she's extra excited when she stumbles...

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The Polar Bear Express

The Polar Bear Express

A lost baby polar bear shares the spotlight with a popular boy band in this Mermaid Tales adventure. Kiki Coral is thrilled beyond words when she meets a brand-new friend: a baby polar bear! The problem is, the little bear, whose name is Nestor, has floated away from...

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Wish upon a Starfish

Wish upon a Starfish

Pearl is excited to make a splash on stage'but she's in for some drama in this Mermaid Tales adventure. Pearl has always dreamed of being famous: the star-studded stage, the sea flowers, the applause! So when she finds out that her third grade class is performing The...

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Are there activities to go with my books?

Many of my books have activities to go with them. You can find them on each individual book page.

How to contact Debbie

Adults can contact Debbie directly here. PLEASE SEND SNAIL MAIL TO:  SIMON AND SCHUSTER 1230 AVE. OF THE AMERICAS NY, NY 10012 OR SCHOLASTIC 557 BROADWAY NY, NY 10012.
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