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

The kids follow Acrilla and Noah to look for Aqua and Donnie. The boat is nowhere to be seen. Nothing is out in the ocean, and they hear nothing except for the sounds of the seagulls. Emma and Calem become cold and tired after swimming so much tonight. They’re not used to doing this. “I’m not sure how much longer we can swim. We’re exhausted,” Calem says. Noah gives them both a hand by letting Calem and Emma ride on his back.


        “Thanks, Noah,” Emma says. 


        Tyler looks around, and notices they are heading in the direction back to land.  “I can see where we are,” he says. Tyler points at where the land looks familiar. They are back near Ponquogue Beach. 


        “It’s good to be back someplace we recognize,” Emma says. “But why are we here?” Noah swims close to shore and senses tracks on the sand.


        “He may have picked up yours and the fishermen’s senses which means they can be anywhere,” Acrilla says.


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