Dussie enters puberty in a very frightening way. She wakes up to find not only did she start her period but on her head are slithering snakes. Her mother, a Gorgon from Greek Mythology and sister to Medusa, had hoped that Dussie would be spared the snakes because she is half-mortal. No such luck! Dussie tries to deal with the snakes and with her growing crush on a boy at school. But when her snakes are discovered, she learns another family secret...she can turn people into stone. How will Dussie be able to control the snakes and her special ability? Will she be able to hang on to friends and the boy she likes? Dussie is a new take on a coming of age novel. Some important lessons about friendship, acceptance, and family can be found in this fantastic book. Read it today!