The Mystery of the Mermaid (Miriam's Magical Creature Files Book #3): A Chapter Book (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419785849)

A charming chapter-book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans of Marya Khan and Zoey and Sassafras

Miriam is the youngest, but that doesn't mean she doesn't know things. She's not as gullible as her parents or older siblings think, and she is too old for ridiculous stories that make no sense. So, using her superior detective skills, she sets out to find the truth about all of the fantastical things that people tell gullible kids.

It's finally summer vacation, and that means one thing: Miriam and her family are headed to Mermaid Lake! Legend has it the lake was named after the mermaid who swims beneath its waters, but as an experienced magical mystery detective, Miriam is determined to find out the truth. She has the perfect trap in mind . . . if she can get up the courage to climb the big waterslide. This could be her most challenging case yet, but Miriam's determined to find the mermaid--if she even exists.

More from Miriam's Magical Creature Files:
The Truth about the Tooth Fairy (Miriam's Magical Creature Files #1)
The Discovery of Dragons (Miriam's Magical Creature Files #2)

Author: Leah Cypess
ISBN-10: 1419785842
ISBN-13: 9781419785849
Publisher: Amulet Books
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2025 pg. 47