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Mermaids Don't Run Track

Mermaids Don't Run Track

Published in
1997
3.86
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Description

This book is part of the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series. The new track coach, Mrs. Waldo, has blue hair and a love for water. She always carries around a water bottle and encourages the kids to swim after track meets. The kids soon start to believe that she is a mermaid and is trying to turn them into sea creatures. In their effort to uncover the truth, they learn about friendship, teamwork, and how to balance their imaginations with reality. The series re-emerges with a new look, including brand-new eye-catching cover art that brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. At Camp Lone Wolf, Mr. Jenkins, the director, holds a track meet with a new coach who is strangely inspirational and bears a resemblance to a mermaid. The kids are suspicious of her intentions, especially when they learn she plans to run off with Mr. Jenkins. Can the kids solve this mystery before they lose Mr. Jenkins and Camp Lone Wolf forever?
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
112 pages
Book in series
#26

Why to read

  • Boosts imagination
  • Promotes the value of sports
  • Fun characters and plot
  • Fosters a love for reading