Meranda and the Legend of the Lake - by Meagan Mahoney (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"11-year-old Meranda thought her life was complicated enough with her weak legs (she needs crutches to walk because of cerebral palsy) and her helicopter parents. She lives in Calgary but has always felt drawn to the East Coast, where her parents grew up...though she's never visited. Her mother, a pediatric ER doctor, has all the excuses: it's too far, it's too expensive, it's not safe near the water. When her great-uncle Mark dies, Meranda's parents finally decide to make the trip--so she gets to stay with her grandparents in their cozy cottage on Bras D'Or Lake. At first, being there is everything she hoped it would be, and she can't get enough of the saltwater smell... or the scrumptious chowder at the local eatery. But soon, secrets begin to unfold: Why does the newspaper headline say her great-uncle Mark's death was suspicious? Why do strangers keep calling Meranda "miracle baby"? Why does her usually calm mother seem so panicky and scared? And what on earth does all this have to do with mermaids?! Meranda and her new friend Claire decide to investigate on their own. But as Meranda begins to separate truth from fiction, she finds herself in very real danger..."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Anne of Green Gables</i> meets <i>Song for a Whale</i> with a touch of Nancy Drew in this debut middle-grade mystery</b><b><br></b> <p/>"Mahoney's debut novel combines the fantastical and contemporary to create an accessible story for young readers ... An intriguing mystery set in the mythical backdrop of a coastal Canadian town, starring an unstoppable girl driven by curiosity and her adventurous nature." -- <em>Booklist</em> <p/><em><br></em> <p/>Eleven-year-old Meranda thought her life was complicated enough with physical challenges (she uses crutches to walk) and her helicopter parents. But when her great-uncle Mark dies, Meranda and her family visit Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where her parents grew up and where she hasn't been since the age of three. <p/> <p/><br>Soon, secrets begin to unfold: Why does the newspaper headline say her great-uncle Mark's death was suspicious? Why do strangers keep calling Meranda "miracle baby"? Why does her usually calm mother seem so panicky and scared? And what on earth does all this have to do with <i>mermaids</i>? Meranda and her new friend, Claire, decide to investigate on their own. But as Meranda begins to separate fact from fiction, she finds herself in very real danger ... <p/> <p/><br>With an intriguing mystery afoot, and a strong-willed, resilient heroine at the helm, this mythical maritime novel celebrates coming of age and growing into yourself. <p/><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Meranda is a relatable and likeable heroine who faces her challenges, <br>both physical and emotional, with grit and resilience. Part <em>Scooby Doo</em> and part <em>Anne of Green Gables</em>, this is a story that will keep tweens turning pages late into the night."-- "This West Coast Mommy"<br><br>"The plot moves quickly and keeps the reader guessing ... Students who enjoy fantasy titles will like this book."-- "School Library Connection"<br><br>"Mahoney's debut novel combines the fantastical and contemporary to <br>create an accessible story for young readers ... An intriguing mystery <br>set in the mythical backdrop of a coastal Canadian town, starring an <br>unstoppable girl driven by curiosity and her adventurous nature."-- "Booklist"<br><br>Dark family secrets, hints of magic, and a very tidy resolution after pleasing thrills.-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br>
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