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Mermaids Don't Run Track

Mermaids Don't Run Track

The Bailey School Kids, 1997 by Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones

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Description

This book is part of the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series. The new track coach, Mrs. Waldo, has blue hair and a love for water. She always carries around a water bottle and encourages the kids to swim after track meets. The kids soon start to believe that she is a mermaid and is trying to turn them into sea creatures. In their effort to uncover the truth, they learn about friendship, teamwork, and how to balance their imaginations with reality.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
developing
Length
112 pages
Book in series
#14

Why to read

  • Boosts imagination
  • Promotes the value of sports
  • Fun characters and plot
  • Fosters a love for reading