This movie is aimed at girls from age 8 to 13. Two best friends are spending their last days together before Hailey (Joanne “JoJo” Levesque) moves to Australia. Hailey and Claire (Emma Roberts) have spent their summer ogling the lifeguard at the beach. After a bad storm, Claire and Hailey find that a mermaid has washed up into their pool. The mermaid, Aquamarine (Sara Paxton), is looking for love. The girls decide to help her in exchange for a wish. Aqua wants the lifeguard, Jake. Hailey and Claire plot to make Jake tell Aqua that he loves her in a matter of days. The 13 year olds are portrayed perfectly. The best friends are full of self-doubt, awareness of boys and fear of the unknown. They lack confidence. Aqua is very confident and she helps the girls to realize some of their strengths. They mature in a matter of days. They come to realize that the adults in their lives need to be appreciated for taking care of them. There is some mild language and sensuality. There is also a kiss. The parents of one girl are dead and the father of the other girl left his family. The ending is not from a fairy tale but is far more realistic. This is a very entertaining movie for girls 8 to 13.