Mermaids in the Backyard
Part of the A Stepping Stone Book Series

Mermaids in the Backyard

Catherine Hapka ∙ Illustrated by Patricia Castelao

Grades 1–4
Ages 6–9

   Lindy doesn’t want to move to the bug house. That’s what she calls her family’s new beachfront house on stilts. She misses her best friend and her life back in Chicago. But her feelings change during a storm when Lindy hears a cry for help
 . . . from a mermaid! Are there really mermaids in Lindy’s backyard? And if so, what can one clumsy girl do to help them?

   Fans of Hamster Magic and The Very Little Princess books will love this heartfelt and accessible Stepping Stones fantasy.

ISBN 9780307976383 (Ebook)
Published on Jun 25, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 112
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 530L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

CH

Catherine Hapka

Catherine Hapka has written more than 100 books for children and young adults. At home on her small farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania, she enjoys reading and writing, horseback riding, animals of all kinds, gardening, and music.

PC

Patricia Castelao

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