Books Like Mermaids Don't Run Track
Families who loved Mermaids Don't Run Track by Debbie Dadey often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Mermaids Don't Run Track by Debbie Dadey often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts developing a 'healthy skepticism' or a wild imagination about the adults in their lives. It is perfect for the transition period where children are moving from early readers to more complex chapter books, offering a blend of familiar school settings and lighthearted supernatural mystery. The story follows a group of friends at summer camp who suspect their new, highly inspiring track coach might actually be a mermaid in disguise. As part of the beloved Bailey School Kids series, the book explores themes of teamwork, loyalty, and the fun of investigating a mystery with friends. It is highly appropriate for ages 7 to 10, providing a low stakes, humorous adventure that encourages kids to look for the extraordinary in everyday situations. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's sense of wonder while modeling strong peer bonds and cooperative problem-solving.
