The Thirteenth Year

In a tale filled with the wonder of sea-dwelling creatures, our protagonist, a young teenager, unravels a life-altering secret upon turning thirteen. As he starts to develop fins and a slick layer of slime across his body, the revelation dawns that his birth mother is, in fact, a mermaid. This heartwarming story explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of family bonds as our teen grapples with this extraordinary reality. Through breathtaking underwater landscapes, we witness the evolving relationship between our human-turned-part-mermaid protagonist and their enchanting mermaid mother, all while navigating the challenges that come with embracing dual identities.