Eight Wednesday afternoonThe Give Back Week carnival is possibly the best thing that happens in Thalassinia all year. The school transforms the empty plot of sand next to the seaball field into an amusement park. There are rides and games and every possible type of food stall you can imagine. My favorite has always been the karaoke stage. Merfolk who don’t know me that well usually find it surprising. I don’t know how to explain it. While I might not usually be as wild and daring as my best friend, for some reason singing along with my favorite songs makes me feel alive. When Zanzia and I won Best Duo two years ago, I thought life couldn’t get any better. I was wrong. Going to the carnival with Zak is infinitely better. Plus, it’s going to be stress-free because I overheard Angel tel

