Mermaid's Mirror by LK Madigan

In THE MERMAID'S MIRROR by LK Madigan, Lena is a Northern California girl who is obsessed with the ocean. All her friends surf, and her dad was a surfer too - but after a bad accident a long time ago, he refuses to let Lena take lessons. She sneaks behind his back and does it anyway, and finds a secret beneath the waves... a secret that will change her life forever. This book is magical and wonderful, you can practically smell the salty air between the words. A treat for 12+ girls - should appeal to both those who are into fantasy, and those who prefer realistic stories.