About the Author

Josephine Cameron received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Notre Dame. She lives in Brunswick, Maine, where she writes, sings, and teaches music to kids. Maybe a Mermaid was her debut novel.

Reviews

A Parents Magazine Storytime Pick! "Cameron orchestrates the two storylines expertly, positively packing the first with suggestive clues and multiple red herrings as well as winningly diverse arrays of dogs and people while bringing Epic along in believable stages and leaving him good to go as the investigation uncovers all sorts of hidden identities and agendas on the way to a wild scramble of a denouement. Mystery fans will enjoy the multiple twists here; dog lovers will wolf it down." --Booklist, starred review "Overflowing with eccentric characters, adorable dogs, and canine-centered wordplay, this middle-grade mystery offers a smart, playful romp reminiscent of Raskin's classic The Westing Game." --The Bulletin, starred review "Short chapters and a breathless pace make this a clever, engrossing plot-driven tale with plenty of unusual, well-developed characters--even the dogs . . . Thoroughly entertaining--mystery fans and dog lovers will lap this one up." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "This book has it all: a captivating plot, an exciting mystery, and likeable characters. There are a lot of players and moving parts, but readers will stay engaged and have no trouble following along . . . There are character illustrations in the opening pages, and readers will enjoy putting faces to names. A highly enjoyable mystery for upper elementary. A recommended purchase." --School Library Journal