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Danielle Erin Betts
and the Little Mermaid

For our sweet little girl
Mommy and Daddy

One sunny day, Danielle Erin Betts, age 3, of Lawton, Oklahoma was visiting the ocean with David, Ben and Kylie.

Danielle was in the shallow water collecting colorful seashells. As she reached for a bright pink shell, someone tapped her on the shoulder. It was a beautiful mermaid!

"I'm very unhappy," wept the mermaid. "My daddy, the king of the sea, has been captured by the evil sea serpent, Electra! I don't know what to do."

So Danielle said, "please do not cry, I know how to rescue your daddy. Do you have any friends who can help us?"

The little mermaid replied, "Yes, I have many friends who would love to help."

Danielle and the Little Mermaid swam towards the evil serpent's den. Along the way they met two playful dolphins.

"We are Splish and Splash. Would you like to play with us? asked the giggling dolphins.

Danielle told them, we have no time to play. We must rescue the king of the sea. Come and help us!"

Danielle and her underwater friends swam a long way through the beautiful blue sea. Many sea animals wanted to help. There were graceful sea horses, countless star fish and a whole school of parrot fish. Everyone was eager to help save the king. Danielle and her friends swam closer and closer to the serpent's den.

The sea became cold and dark. Danielle was a little afraid and wished David, Ben and Kylie were there to help.

From a distance, they could see Electra's den. It was a sunken pirate ship. Guarding the entrance were two huge sharks with big teeth as sharp as knives. The king was trapped with his hands tied tightly by his sides.

Danielle explained the rescue plan to the sea animals and gave the go-ahead signal.

The animals began swimming in circles like a swarm of wild bees around the serpent and the sharks! Danielle quickly entered the den through a porthole and unlocked the king's chains. The mermaid's daddy was free!

The sea animals cheered, "Hooray! Hooray! The king is saved!" The overjoyed mermaid gave her daddy a great big hug.

She said, "Oh daddy, I'm so happy we are together again." You could not have been saved without help from Danielle. We must find a way to thank her.

The king decided to hold a grand celebration at the palace in honor of Danielle. Animals from all over the ocean were invited. Virginia Danielle Goff was crowned an honorary member of the royal sea family. Everyone danced and played merry music.

"David, Ben and Kylie sure would be proud of me," thought Danielle.

The beautiful little mermaid presented Danielle with many brightly colored sea flowers and sea shells. "Won't you please stay with us forever?" pleaded the little mermaid.

Danielle replied, "I must return to my home in Lawton, Oklahoma. But I promise to return to the sea kingdom to visit."

Danielle thanked the king and the little mermaid for the beautiful party and the wonderful gifts. The dolphins, Splish and Splash, gave her a ride to the seashore.

Danielle was happy to be home and could not wait to tell David, Ben and Kylie about her wonderful adventure with the little mermaid.

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