The sassy, modern protagonist who learns that being different is her greatest strength.
With the help of a sparkly pink dolphin named Zuma , Merliah travels to Oceana to rescue her mother from her evil aunt, Eris , who has usurped the throne.
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To defeat Eris, Merliah and her new mermaid friends, Kayla and Xylie, must find three magical items: the Celestial Comb , a Dreamfish , and Eris’s protective necklace.
The story follows , a champion surfer from Malibu known as the "Queen of the Waves". Her life takes a dramatic turn during a competition when her hair unexpectedly turns pink and she discovers she can breathe underwater.