Fantastical Summer: A collection of fun, faith-filled short stories

By Vella Karman, Brad Pauquette, Alli Prince

What would you do if you started growing a fluffy tail every time you felt embarrassed?

A mermaid outcast, a girl who can steal stars, and a high schooler suddenly affected by gravity in a gravity-free world-these are just a few of the fantastical premises you'll find in this collection of short stories.

Weaving classic coming-of-age themes into magical versions of our world, fifteen Christian writers each bring a fresh perspective on childhood, loneliness, and identity.

Save a spot in your beach bag, because this collection of clean, fun summer stories is more than a fluff read. This beautifully brave anthology leads us to ask hard questions while staying grounded in the truth of the Bible. You'll want to revisit these thought-provoking stories throughout the year.

Presented by The Company and The Pearl, Fantastical Summer features these short stories:

"Alone," by R.J. Catlin

"Leaving Lake June," by Lucy Grecu

"Summer Miracles," by K.Ann

"Closed Doors Don't Open," by Vella Karman

"Oh Deer," by Adara King

"Gravitational Issues," by Vannah Leblanc

"The Beast," by Noah J. Matthews

"Circus of the Moon," by Juli Ocean

"Sneakers of Joy," by Gregory O'Donnell

"The Girl Who Lived Under the Water," by Brad Pauquette

"Soul Marks," by Alli Prince

"Beachcombing," by Sarah Sax

"Goodbye to Yesterday," by Hannah Stiff

"Turn to Face the Wind," by Faith Tevy

"Confessions of a Mermaid Outcast," by Thirzah

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1960230158
• ISBN13: 9781960230157
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Pearl
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"