Real Mermaids Don't Hold Their Breath Binding:Trade Paperback In a world where cursed

In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans

With the help of her accordion-playing foster father

But a small band of idealistic strategists

For all its successes

no longer smelling of ashes and crushed dreams

Real Mermaids Don't Hold Their Breath Binding:Trade Paperback In a world where cursedHelene Boudreau BACKLIST On Sale Date: May 1, 2012 9781402264467, 1402264461 Trade Paperback 240 pages 7. 5 in H 5. 3 in W 0. 6 in T 0. 4 lb Wt Juvenile Fiction Fantasy & Magic Juvenile Fiction Mermaids & Mermen Juvenile Fiction Social Themes Adolescence & Coming of Age Ages 10 to 14, Grades 4 to 8 Bravo to Hlne Boudreau for hitting the bulls eye with a fresh, affectionate, watery twist on the classic coming of age story. the New York Journal of Books