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A magical coming-of-age story from Coretta Scott King honor author Jewell Parker Rhodes, rich with Southern folklore, friendship, family, fireflies and mermaids, plus an environmental twist. It's city-girl Maddy's first summer in the bayou, and she just falls in love with her new surroundings - the glimmering fireflies, the glorious landscape, and something else, deep within the water, that only she can see. Could it be a mermaid? As her grandmother shares wisdom about sayings and signs, Maddy realizes she may be the only sibling to carry on her family's magical legacy. And when a disastrous oil leak threatens the bayou, she knows she may also be the only one who can help. Does she have what it takes to be a hero? Jewell Parker Rhodes weaves a rich tale celebrating the magic within.
Publication Year: 2016
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Several years ago, I read about 30% of the book selecting books for Summer Reading. Lovely writing, legends and an interesting story, I put this on the list and have been recommending it since.
I finally have finished the entire book, and it is nothing like the first part of the book. There are powerful stories, but not the semi-light, magical realism read I thought it was. This book is beautifully written, but contains some very serious topics. Best for upper Elementary or Middle School.
There are Caution Warnings: almost drowning, child abuse, alcoholism, death of a parent, animal deaths, environmental disaster
The audiobook was beautifully done.
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