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Painfully shy Pixie is the exact opposite of her party-planner and costumed-performer parents. When her mom leaves town for a while, Pixie steps up to help her dad--and finds herself stepping more into the spotlight. But she manages to cope and even develops confidence (in mermaid attire no less). Similarly introverted readers will sympathize with Pixie's situation and appreciate her satisfying growth.