The Mermaid Beaver
by Tasha Turko

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Chewstina McChompington loves to swim. Her brothers and their friends always splash her and swim away from her. One day when Chewstina is trying to find her brothers and their friends, she gets caught in a trap. She feels her hair become long and flowing, her legs turn into a fish’s tail, and her heart begins to glow. What is happening? Chewstina has turned into a Mermaid Beaver! Chewstina can swim fast and make big waves with her mermaid tail. She uses her new powers to help others. When she finds her brothers and their friends, she needs to decide what to do. Should she teach them a lesson?

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Tasha Turko is the author of The Werewolf Beaver. She has an undergraduate degree in agribusiness and a master’s degree in agricultural economics. She loves spending time with her family, going for long walks, and being creative. Tasha lives in McCreary, Manitoba, Canada, with her five boys and their black lab, Faith. The Mermaid Beaver is the second book in a series.

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Contributors

Author

Tasha Turko

Editor

Jennifer Rees

Illustrator

Penny Nicoles