Product Description
by Nina Leipold (Author)
The Mermaid of Hilton Head didn't always live around the island; she used to travel up and down the East Coast with her mermaid pod. When passing by Hilton Head Island, she often noticed that the sea turtles seem stressed. The mermaid set out to investigate the problem and find a solution to save the turtles
After discovering a simple solution to the turtles' problem, the Mermaid of Hilton Head dedicates her life to making sure the island's sea turtles are safe and happy.
The Mermaid of Hilton Head takes children on an aquatic adventure while teaching them about nature conservation. Kids will love getting to know the Mermaid of Hilton Head-and they'll be thrilled to know that a simple action can help save the island's sea turtles.
Author Biography
Nina Leipold, originally from Pennsylvania, now lives on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Aquatic conservation is extremely important to her; she's a former dolphin trainer and is working toward her captain's license. Along with being a breath-trained freediver, Leipold is a certified SCUBA diver.
Leipold was inspired to write her first children's book, Sammy the Sand Dollar, after seeing so many people unknowingly kill sand dollars by removing them from the ocean for home decorating purposes. Through her first book and The Mermaid of Hilton Head, Leipold hopes to educate children on the importance of nature conservation.
