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Gr 4–8—Children's literature powerhouses Napoli and Wiesner have teamed up to create a striking graphic novel. On the boardwalk, visitors flock to Ocean Wonders, a tank filled with a shark, fish, an octopus, and a turtle—and the star attraction, the elusive Fish Girl. Though kids stare into the water, they catch only a glimpse of the mermaid's fin or arm. Fish Girl's owner and protector, who calls himself Neptune, exerts a Svengali-like control over his mute ward, claiming that he once r...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

"Welcome to Ocean Wonders," a three-story building by the shore that is a novelty aquarium made up of large interconnected tanks that provide an immersive experience to visitors. The real attraction, though, is Fish Girl: a mermaid whose job is to be glimpsed by visitors but never fully seen. The proprietor of Ocean Wonders, and Fish Girl's caretaker, is Neptune. With his magical trident, he conjures waves and calls up storms during their daily spectacle. Life has always been this way, until Fish Girl is seen and befriended by Livia, a human girl who calls ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More