Hapka, Catherine Mermaids in the Backyard, 105 pages. $4.99.
Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Lindy’s parents
decide to move their family of three to a beachfront house, which Lindy calls
the bug house. It was her parents’ dream to live on the beach, not Lindy’s. She
misses her best friend back in Chicago, and the new neighbor kids at the beach
house are annoying. But one day Lindy becomes friends with some pretty
unexpected people during a terrible storm. Can Lindy really find happiness and
friends in in her new city?
This quick read is perfect for early readers who
like mystery and fantasy. It teaches good lessons about finding the good in
situations, and how to make new friends. There is good vocabulary and
descriptions as well. I would put this on my bookshelf in my room, but wouldn’t
use it to teach content.
EL (K-3)-OPTIONAL. Reviewer: AS, 2nd grade
teacher
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