Lucky Mermaid Sleepover (The Party Diaries #5)

Written by Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
Published by Scholastic Inc.

Priya plans a FIN-tastic sleepover for a new friend and raises money to help save coral, in the fifth installment of this full-color early chapter book series!

Priya’s friend Maddie has asked Priya to plan a sleepover party. Priya is excited — this is her first sleepover with Maddie! As they plan, Priya learns new things about her friend, including that her parents are divorced and that she has a collection of lucky items and loves mermaids. Together, they come up with a lucky mermaid theme for the party, and they decide it will help save coral! Then they think of fun sleepover activities, such as painting seashells and making charm bracelets. Priya also plans one extra-special surprise for Maddie! This party is going to be FIN-tastic!

This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

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Primary ISBN: 9781546137573
Publication Date: April 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 05 or older

Community Represented: Indian/Indian American

Themes: Activism, Animals, Celebrations, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Extended, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience

Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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