Finders Keepers is part of the Orca Currents series for emerging and struggling readers. Presented in an ultra-readable format, the font, uncrowded pages, and cream-coloured paper are chosen to support readers with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Finders Keepers is an adventure novel set in a lake resort town in Alberta. Twelve-year-old Macy considers herself a treasure hunter. When she is rescued from the lake by a mermaid, Macy enlists the help of her friends, young and old, to help MerKay return to the West Coast of BC. Literary themes include relationships, family, and community belonging. Additionally, the book provides an entry point for the genres of fantasy and mystery. There are many extensions possible, such as learning about mythological creatures or comparing and contrasting fairy tales about mermaids. Interdisciplinary connection to Science is possible through an inquiry into aquatic environments.

128 pp., 5 × 7.5"

Source: Association of Book Publishers of BC - BC Books for Schools (2021-2022)

Melanie McFarlane is the author of several otherworldly adventure novels for kids and teens. When not writing, she's on the lookout for mermaids and other fantastical creatures while prepping for the zombie apocalypse. She lives in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, with her family.

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• Short-listed, Saskatchewan Book Awards — Young Adult Literature Award
• Commended, BC Books for BC Schools

“A magical story of bravery, friendship, and little brothers…A great recommendation for any students interested in exploring, ­adventure, and treasure hunting.”

School Library Journal (SLJ)

“A good adventure story with a touch of magic thrown in. Recommended.”

CM: Canadian Review of Materials