Fantasy

The Mermaid by Christina Henry “When I come up against a challenge and start to doubt myself, I like to dive into a book with strong female characters—or in this case, mermaids,” laughs Carey Ostergard, FIRST executive editor. Longing to see the world and its wonders, Amelia leaves the ocean to live on land. But when she gets caught up in P.T. Barnum’s circus acts, things go haywire and she must discover where she truly belongs. “Amelia’s power and grace boosted my confidence, and she reminded me that true courage is taking action even when you feel afraid.” (Berkley, 2018; Paperback $16, Kindle $12, Nook $12)