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Pearl has never fit in to her society of mermaid-like creatures. Now that Growing Time is approaching, Pearl wonders if she will be chosen to dance with the famous Old Ones. This short but heartwarming coming-of-age story discusses several of today's societal issues in a new and exciting light. Enjoy! [Cover Photo Roksolana Zasiadko on Unsplash]
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