Mermaids

Set in a sleepy Massachusetts town during the 1960s, this novel follows 14-year-old Charlotte Flax, a vivid and whimsical girl navigating a tumultuous year alongside her sister and their colorful caretaker, Mrs. Flax. Through Charlotte's unique perspective, the story explores her imaginative ambitions, her interactions with the world around her, and her quest for identity amid life's unpredictability. Patty Dann crafts a memorable portrait of a young girl both extraordinary and familiar.