The three-time Caldecott Medalist behind Tuesday and the author of The King of Mulberry Street follows the coming-of-age of a young mermaid who dreams of freedom and independence outside of her boardwalk aquarium. Simultaneous. 15,000 first printing. Fish Girl, a young mermaid living in a boardwalk aquarium, has never interacted with anyone beyond the walls of her tank until a chance encounter with an ordinary girl, Livia. Their growing friendship inspires Fish Girls longing for freedom, independence, and a life beyond the aquarium tank-- A chance encounter with an ordinary girl gives Fish Girl, a young mermaid living in a boardwalk aquarium, inspires her to fulfill her dream of a life beyond the aquarium tank. David Wiesner’s first graphic novel, with text by acclaimed author Donna Jo Napoli, is a beautiful, engaging, and frequently funny coming-of-age tale about a mermaid for middle grade readers.
