Sherman, Charlotte Watson

"When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tail, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help"--Provided by publisher.

"When a little girl has doubts about the color of her skin, her mother shows her all the wonderful, beautiful things brown can be!"--Jacket flap.

Resentful of his stepfather, eight-year-old Eli runs away with a plan to bike to Alaska to see his father, but a meeting with the mysterious Swamp Man helps him change his mind.

Resentful of his stepfather, eight-year-old Eli runs away with a plan to bike to Alaska to see his father, but a meeting with the mysterious Swamp Man helps him change his mind.