A Magical Mermaid Fantasy Adventure for children ages 8-12 and all who love middle grade books! An evil plot proceeds and a young mermaid learns about respect and fairness. Can Brynn Finley admit her mistakes and put a stop to the sea witch's plot to dominate the entire ocean? Mermaid Brynn's got a new math teacher, but he's not a merman--he's a dagon! As she struggles to give him a fair shake, Brynn must also discover the whereabouts of the Golden Trident, an ancient artifact Phaedra the sea witch needs for her plan to summon up a shadowy creature from the darkest depths of the sea. Meanwhile, Will investigates the mer-magical history of Fulgent, Jade becomes more concerned about the problem of ocean pollution, and Priscilla tries to spread kindness and diversity. Can the friends come together, let go of their prejudices, and stop the sea witch? Educational topics: Ocean and marine life, environmental conservation, prejudices, bullying, friendship, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills. The Mermaid in Middle Grade series is a middle-grade fantasy adventure series and coming of age books appropriate for ages 8-12 and all who enjoy middle grade books.