Mermaids Don't Run Track — Marcia T. Jones; Debbie Dadey

There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the beautiful singing track coach with long hair really be a magical mermaid?

The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!

"Liza, you are nuttier than a pecan tree," Eddie said. He made a circling motion with his finger beside his head.

"Eddie's right," Howie said. "Even if Coach Waterford is a mermaid, why would she want to control a hairy camp director like Mr. Jenkins?"

"I told you," Liza said. "So she can keep her legs forever."

"That's crazy!" Eddie said. "Coach Waterford isn't a mermaid and I can prove it tonight!"