Flipping the Scales

Meredith and Marina's lives have been flipped upside down.When the translucent skirt that straight-A-student Meredith finds hidden on the beach gets wet, it transforms her legs into a mermaid tail. Despite the evidence in front of her, she insists that becoming a mythical creature isn't scientifically possible.Marina is allowed to experience one day per moon cycle among the humans. After hiding her tail on the beach that morning, she takes her first timid steps on land. When she returns at sunset to find it missing, she is left stranded and alone.For the first time in her life, Meredith doesn't have all the answers. As she searches for a way to return to normal before the next full moon, she makes waves among the school of mermaids. Meanwhile, Marina uncovers information about her past, and for the first time in her life, she must stand on her own two feet and take the lead on her own adventure.As Meredith senses her human side slipping away, a forbidden way to change back entices her. But it comes with a consequence: Marina wouldn't be able to return to the ocean. Pete Tarsi writes books that he hopes his daughters will enjoy. Three down, and so far, so good.He graduated from MIT with a degree in Creative Writing and Physics, and he considers himself fortunate that he gets to do both. When he's not writing, he can be found teaching high school science, directing theatre, or spending time with his three lovely daughters. He grew up in a small town north of Boston and still lives in Massachusetts. When the translucent skirt that straight-A-student Meredith finds hidden on the beach gets wet, it transforms her legs into a mermaid tail. Despite the evidence in front of her, she insists that becoming a mythical creature isn't scientifically possible.Marina the mermaid is allowed to experience one day per moon cycle among the humans. After hiding her tail on the beach that morning, she takes her first timid steps on land. When she returns at sunset to find it missing, she is left stranded and alone.Follow the story of Marina, Meredith, and their friends as their lives are flipped upside down. They discover deep secrets and learn much about themselves.

The exciting sequel to the YA contemporary fantasy Flipping the Scales!Meredith, Marina, and Hailey's wildest dreams could be coming true.Two weeks in the ocean changed Meredith's life and career goal. Now studying marine biology, she lands a summer internship at a local aquarium. Her aquatic intuition impresses her mentor, but how would the mermaids feel about holding fish captive in the name of science?Marina has returned ashore to seek out her missing mother. A curious and cryptic painting leads to other clues, but the search through her mother's past reveals more questions than answers. Could her parents have left the ocean harboring a deep, dark secret?Meanwhile, Hailey keeps Marina's tail safe and lives her lifelong dream to be a real mermaid. The experience is exhilarating, until the leader of the school suspects she is a human. If she gets caught, would it leave her friend forever marooned on land?When second-guessing, mystery, and danger threaten to sink their dreams, will they skip out? Or will they work together and swim through the rough waters ahead? Pete Tarsi writes books that he hopes his daughters will enjoy. Three down, and so far, so good.He graduated from MIT with a degree in Creative Writing and Physics, and he considers himself fortunate that he gets to do both. When he's not writing, he can be found teaching high school science, directing theatre, or spending time with his three lovely daughters. He grew up in a small town north of Boston and still lives in Massachusetts. When the translucent skirt that straight-A-student Meredith finds hidden on the beach gets wet, it transforms her legs into a mermaid tail. Despite the evidence in front of her, she insists that becoming a mythical creature isn't scientifically possible.Marina the mermaid is allowed to experience one day per moon cycle among the humans. After hiding her tail on the beach that morning, she takes her first timid steps on land. When she returns at sunset to find it missing, she is left stranded and alone.Follow the story of Marina, Meredith, and their friends as their lives are flipped upside down. They discover deep secrets and learn much about themselves.

The thrilling conclusion to the YA contemporary fantasy Flipping the Scales trilogy!Even the deepest secrets rise to the surface.While her former mentor sets off to find mermaids, Meredith continues her internship at the aquarium. Her new supervisor accuses her of withholding information and even suspects that she has unique aquatic abilities. Can she find a way to trip up the mermaid search without getting caught herself?After receiving surprising news about her family, Marina returns to the water to learn more. The leader of the school, who holds a personal grudge against mers with orange tails, brings her to trial for sharing her tail with humans. Can she find a way to evade punishment while discovering her true destiny?An ocean separating them, Meredith and Marina have a shared goal: protect the school of mermaids at all costs. But is it worth sacrificing their futures if their pasts are revealed? Pete Tarsi writes books that he hopes his daughters will enjoy. Three down, and so far, so good.He graduated from MIT with a degree in Creative Writing and Physics, and he considers himself fortunate that he gets to do both. When he's not writing, he can be found teaching high school science, directing theatre, or spending time with his three lovely daughters. He grew up in a small town north of Boston and still lives in Massachusetts. When the translucent skirt that straight-A-student Meredith finds hidden on the beach gets wet, it transforms her legs into a mermaid tail. Despite the evidence in front of her, she insists that becoming a mythical creature isn't scientifically possible.Marina the mermaid is allowed to experience one day per moon cycle among the humans. After hiding her tail on the beach that morning, she takes her first timid steps on land. When she returns at sunset to find it missing, she is left stranded and alone.Follow the story of Marina, Meredith, and their friends as their lives are flipped upside down. They discover deep secrets and learn much about themselves.