Predictable to the reader-they know more than the heroine at all times-which in this case is unfortunate, but once again I anticipate creativity and mystery in the sequels. And structure obviously but that hasn’t been a problem so far. I hope the next books will show more of the mermaid’s life because fantasy books need showing, not simply telling. We’ve been introduced to few mermaids and got to know only one. So underdeveloped I could basically say that there isn’t any. The world-building is extremely underdeveloped. Challenges must be faced and Emily is just the right girl to spark a revolution. For as long as she can remember, twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has lived on a boat. The Emily Windsnap series of books by Liz Kessler are about an ordinary girl who finds out that when she goes in water, she becomes a mermaid. I prefer that to a heroine with a seemingly perfect life. The enchanting first tale in the New York Times best-selling series is now available in a beautiful twentieth-anniversary edition poised to captivate a new generation. She’s a great kid whose life is complicated.

She’s energetic, curious, courageous and adventurous. Such as, where is her father? Why did he leave her? Was it even his choice?Įmily is a lot like the heroine from HAVE YOU SEEN JESSICA JENKINS? from the same author. And when she discovers the truth, she opens herself to a whole new world of uncertainties and secrets waiting to be discovered. 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.Įmily Windsnap’s life changes in a split second during swim practice. And, oddly enough, for just as long, her mother has seemed anxious to keep her away from the water. Genres & Themes: Middle Grade, Family, Mermaidsįor as long as she can remember, twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has lived on a boat.

The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

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