The Tail of Emily Windsnap

· Candlewick Press
4.7
122 reviews
Ebook
224
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A young girl learns she’s half mermaid and plunges into a scheme to reunite with her father in this entrancing, satisfying tale that beckons readers far below the waves.

For as long as she can remember, twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has lived on a boat. And, oddly enough, for just as long, her mother has seemed anxious to keep Emily away from the water. But when Mom finally agrees to let her take swimming lessons, Emily makes a startling discovery — about her own identity, the mysterious father she’s never met, and the thrilling possibilities and perils shimmering deep below the water’s surface. With a sure sense of suspense and richly imaginative details, first-time author Liz Kessler lures us into a glorious undersea world where mermaids study shipwrecks at school and Neptune rules with an iron trident — an enchanting fantasy about family secrets, loyal friendship, and the convention-defying power of love.

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4.7
122 reviews
Emmie M
May 18, 2015
I loved this book from beginning to end, read it more than once, and even did an English project on it. This was one of the first books that got me into my favorite genres today and is amazing. It really helped my love of mermaids grow. Great book, great characters. If I could give it a million stars I would.
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Kendall Bellors
September 21, 2020
Amazing and unique underwater mermaid story i love the book plus i have just brought Philippa fisher and the fairy godsister last night and it was just as amazing as this book so keep up the amazing work there Liz Kessler 🧜‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧜‍♂️🧚‍♂️
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Athena Bloom
December 30, 2013
I was hooked on it when I read it from my school library in 4th grade. Now I will just have to keep it on here! I recommend this magical book to any age or gender. BEST BOOK EVER;-) :-D
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About the author

Liz Kessler is the author of the New York Times best-selling series about Emily Windsnap as well as three adventures about Philippa Fisher and her fairy godsister. She is also the author of the middle-grade novels A Year Without Autumn, North of Nowhere, and Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins? and the Poppy the Pirate Dog series for young readers. Liz Kessler lives in England.

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