Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: Ariel makes her fateful deal with Ursula earlier, becoming a human teen in 1980s New Jersey amid mall culture and high school drama. Navigating romance, friendship, and family while hiding her mermaid identity, she uncovers Ursula's sinister plot threatening both worlds. Braswell's witty twist infuses Disney magic with retro pop culture, feminism, and self-discovery.