Fourteen year old Tyler and his little sister Emma meet their neighbors foster son, fourteen year old Calem at their beach house in Hampton Bays, New York. After discovering unusual fishermen and nearly drowning, Emma discovers that there is something in the water that helps save her. After sneaking out to the beach at night, the kids discover a mermaid named Acrilla who helped Emma. She takes them to her underwater home where she, and the other mermaids live. Unfortunately, they are in danger from humans who take sea mammals and sell them for money. It is up to Tyler, Emma, and Calem to help the mermaids protect the wild ocean animals while keeping it a secret from their parents.

The Golden Tail at Hampton Bays is created by Michelle Fishkin, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

The Golden Tail at Hampton Bays

Tyler heads back to school now that he’s feeling much better. His stomach starts to get back to normal as he goes through his day. Although close to the weekend, Tyler has been able to catch up on his school work. For Emma, she is happy that tomorrow is Friday, even though they just got back from spring break a week ago. Once home, Tyler's stomach still feels a little off, and he spends some time in his room, doing homework and watching TV. Jill comes up with his dinner on a tray. This time, soup, chicken cutlets, white rice, and vegetables. 


         “I feel like my stomach doesn’t like me,” Tyler says.


         “It takes time for your stomach to get back to normal,” Jill says. “Just give it a couple of more days.” She leaves the food next to Tyler as he finishes his homework. “Since tomorrow is Friday, you have all weekend to relax and recover more.” She kisses Tyler on the forehead and goes downstairs to fix up dinner for Emma. 


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