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Hampton Bays Mom Writes A Book Inspired By Mermaid Loving Daughters

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The end pages of

The end pages of "The Fin-Tastic Cleanup."

Laura Mancuso, author of

Laura Mancuso, author of "The Fin-Tastic Cleanup." MEGAN HAYNES

Laura Mancuso, author of “The Fin-Tastic Cleanup.

Laura Mancuso, author of “The Fin-Tastic Cleanup." MEGAN HAYNES

Author Laura Mancuso with her daughters Sarafina, 9, and Lucia, 7, who were the inspiration for her book

Author Laura Mancuso with her daughters Sarafina, 9, and Lucia, 7, who were the inspiration for her book "The Fin-Tastic Cleanup." COURTESY OF LAURA MANCUSO

Author Laura Mancuso reading her book with daughters Sarafina, 9, and Lucia, 7, who were the inspiration behind the story.

Author Laura Mancuso reading her book with daughters Sarafina, 9, and Lucia, 7, who were the inspiration behind the story. COURTESY LAURA MANCUSO

authorAnnette Hinkle on Apr 23, 2021
Laura Mancuso has always had a deep and abiding love for the ocean, and it’s a passion she is now sharing with her two young daughters — Sarafina, 9, and... more

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