Lynda of Grindstone Lake: The Mermaid Nobody Believed In

There's a mermaid living in Grindstone Lake.Of course, almost nobody believes it.Hidden beneath the sparkling waters of Grindstone Lake in Ruidoso, New Mexico, lives Lynda-a confident, slightly sassy mermaid with a magical transformation bracelet, an impressive collection of sunglasses, and absolutely no interest in becoming Ranger Rick's next piece of MERMAID EVIDENCE.With her friends Bubbles the fish, Shelly the turtle, and Ollie the duck, Lynda spends her days protecting the lake, avoiding suspicious humans, and occasionally pretending that ninety-seven pairs of sunglasses is a perfectly reasonable number to own.But when a young girl named Maya becomes lost on the trails surrounding the lake, keeping Lynda's secret suddenly isn't important anymore.What follows is a funny and heartfelt adventure about courage, friendship, caring for the places we love, and discovering that being brave doesn't mean you're never afraid.And when Maya discovers Lynda's biggest secret?Well...Not every mystery needs solving.Lynda at Grindstone Lake: The Mermaid Nobody Believed In is a whimsical mermaid adventure filled with humor, heart, friendship, lake conservation, and just enough magic to make readers wonder what might really be hiding beneath the water.Perfect for young readers, mermaid lovers, families who love outdoor adventures, and anyone who still believes there might be a little magic in the world.