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Fish Out of Water: A Little Mermaid story (The Girl Without a Phone Book 1)

Fish Out of Water: A Little Mermaid story (The Girl Without a Phone Book 1)

Published in
2019
4.26
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Description

Be who you were born to be ...Marina Andersen's structured life is ruled by the Three S's: Swim. Study. Succeed. But all this routine and order leaves little time for what she really wants to do: SING. Try telling that to her overbearing father, a former rock legend whose personal demons keep Marina's extraordinary musical talents behind closed doors.After a chance performance at school drops a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity--and a gorgeous young rocker--at Marina's feet, she'll have to decide what lengths she's willing to go to in pursuit of the one thing that reminds her heart to beat.While navigating the rough seas of managing her father's expectations and finding her own voice, will Marina summon the courage to show her dad who she really is inside before their family is dashed like a galleon in a storm? ***Brought to you by the hugely popular YouTube series, The Girl Without A Phone, from the Young Actors Project, in collaboration with YA novelist Jennifer Sommersby, Fish Out of Water is a timeless, heartwarming tale inspired by the beloved Little Mermaid. Join Marina--alongside friends Lily and Sierra--in this fresh new adventure meant to inspire the reader to find their own song.
Age
13-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging retelling of a classic tale with a modern twist, appealing to fans of fairy tale adaptations and contemporary young adult fiction.
  • Relatable characters and themes that explore the challenges of adolescence, identity, and finding one's place in the world.
  • Innovative incorporation of technology and social media as integral parts of the narrative, reflecting the digital age in which today's readers live.
  • The first book in a series, providing an opportunity to get invested in a larger story and follow characters across multiple adventures.