Mermaid in Middle School: The Talisman of Lostland

Name: Mermaid in Middle School: The Talisman of Lostland
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781464269103
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By A.M. Luzzader

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Dive into a magical undersea adventure with middle school mermaid, Brynn Finley! A young mermaid. A sea witch out for revenge. Can Brynn Finley become a sea guardian and help humans in danger when she has just barely started the sixth grade? Brynn is the only... Read More

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Dive into a magical undersea adventure with middle school mermaid, Brynn Finley!

A young mermaid. A sea witch out for revenge. Can Brynn Finley become a sea guardian and help humans in danger when she has just barely started the sixth grade?

Brynn is the only mermaid in school who hasn't been able to learn magic. Until she can unlock the secret to magic spells, she can't become a sea guardian like her parents and friends. On her quest to solve this mystery, Brynn and her best friend encounter a lovable sea turtle, a pair of selkie sisters, and Phaedra the great and terrible sea witch. But soon Brynn is in over her head with trouble. She must learn to ask for help, do her best, and follow the merfolk oath if she wants to become a guardian of the sea!

Children's educational topics — Honesty, friendship, ocean science and marine life.

A Mermaid in Middle Grade is a collection of novels consisting of middle grade fantasy adventures and coming of age stories for children ages 8-12 and all who enjoy longer chapter books (even if you're just a kid at heart). Makes a great gift! Collect all six books for a complete set!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464269103

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 248

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A.M. Luzzader Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

A.M. LUZZADER is an award-winning children's author who writes chapter books and middle grade books. She specializes in writing books for preteens. A.M.'s fantasy adventure series 'A Mermaid in Middle Grade' is a magical coming of age book for ages 8-12. She is also the author of the 'Hannah Saves the World' series, which is a children's mystery adventure, and 'Arthur Blackwood's Scary Stories for Kids Who Like Scary Stories' series, a collection of short horror stories for boys and girls. A.M. decided she wanted to write fun stories for kids when she was still a kid herself. By the time she was in fourth grade, she was already writing short stories. In fifth grade, she bought a typewriter at a garage sale to put her words into print, and in sixth grade she added illustrations. Now that she has decided what she wants to be when she grows up, A.M. writes books for girls and boys full time. She was selected as the Writer of the Year in 2019-2020 by the League of Utah Writers. A.M. is the mother of a 10-year-old and a 13-year-old who often inspire her stories. She lives with her husband and children in northern Utah. She is a devout cat person and avid reader. Find out more about A.M., sign up to receive her newsletter, and get special offers at her website- www.amluzzader.com.

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