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Use this discussion guide to integrate the young adult novel Merrow into classroom learning and independent activities. Many of the discussion questions are suitable for outside assignments, reflective writing, or journaling.

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Merrow
Merrow
By Ananda Braxton-Smith

The people of Carrick Island have been whispering behind Neen’s back ever since her father drowned and her mother disappeared. The townspeople say her mother was a merrow and has returned to the ocean. Neen, caught in her hazy new in-between self—not a child, but not quite grown up—can’t help but wonder if the villagers are right. But if her mother was a merrow, then what does that make Neen?

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