"A lighthearted adventure." --Kirkus Reviews
Princess Lana is the youngest ambassador ever to represent her
underwater kingdom, Clarion, at the Royal Festival on land. And even
though it means trading her mermaid tail for a clumsy pair of legs--and
worse, spending a week with her mother, who chose life on land over her
children seven years ago--Lana can't wait to prove her political chops.
But once on shore, nothing goes as planned. The children of visiting
dignitaries spread nasty rumors about Lana and her brother eavesdropping
on humans' thoughts just because they can communicate telepathically
underwater--never mind that their powers don't work on land. Lana's mom
is wrapped up in the king of a neighboring kingdom, who turns out to be
her new boyfriend. And despite her ambassador status, no one will let
Lana near a single important negotiation or meeting.
Then an earthquake strikes Clarion, and though Lana's desperate to rush
to the aid of her people, her father insists she stay away indefinitely.
As the days on land add up, nothing her parents tell her about the
disaster makes sense. Soon Lana uncovers signs that more nefarious
forces may be at work--and they could spell war for her people. Can Lana
uncover the truth about what happened and protect those she loves before
it's too late?
In this splashing tale, Stephanie Kate Strohm blends the fantastical
fun of being a mermaid princess with the difficulty of finding your
footing far away from home.
