Description
Emily Windsnap lives on a boat, but her mother has always been oddly anxious to keep her out of the water. It is only when Emily has her first school swimming lesson that she discovers why: as soon as she gets into the water, she grows a tail!
Soon Emily discovers a glorious underwater world of fishes, coral, shipwrecks and mermaids, and, best of all, she finds a best friend! With mermaid Shona Silkfin by her side, Emily uncovers a surprising family secret and embarks on a quest to reunite her mum and dad.
This enchanting fantasy deals with universal themes of family, friendship, love and justice - all handled with the lightness of touch for which Liz Kessler is so well known.
The girl next door has a secret ... This is the first adventure in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series, packed with magic and friendship, now in a new edition with a gorgeous cover look.
About the Author
Liz Kessler studied English at Loughborough University, has worked as a teacher and a journalist and has an MA in Creative Writing from Manchester Metropolitan University. After taking a year off to travel around Europe in a camper van, Liz now lives in Cornwall. Find out more at www.lizkessler.co.uk, follow her on Twitter @lizkesslerbooks and like her on Facebook at facebook.com/lizkesslerchildrensauthor. Sarah Gibb studied at Central St Martin's College of Art and the University of Brighton. Her illustrations have appeared in publications all over the world, including Vogue, Elle and Time Magazine. Sarah has illustrated many books for children, including the highly acclaimed The Princess Who Had No Kingdom, written by Ursula Jones. She lives in London with her husband and two young children. Sarah Gibb trained at St Martin's and then at Brighton College of Art. She is currently working on jackets for all the 'Adrian Mole' books and her distinctive work can currently be seen on posters for the 'Nanny Diaries'. She is much in demand for her designs for book jackets and has published some very successful fairy books for children as well as illustrating fiction.
Reviews
A great read ... we were gripped from the first chapter * Mizz *
A great read ... we were gripped from the first chapter * Mizz *
Wonderfully inventive * Daily Express *
Wonderfully inventive * Daily Express *
Fresh and funny * The Times *
Fresh and funny * The Times *
Wonderfully imaginative ... like real life, the story has an everyday cheerful bumpy side, and a hidden side of deep loves and poetic longings * INIS *
Wonderfully imaginative ... like real life, the story has an everyday cheerful bumpy side, and a hidden side of deep loves and poetic longings * INIS *
Rich and strange * Independent Weekly *
Rich and strange * Independent Weekly *
This magical book is perfect holiday reading * Week Junior *
This magical book is perfect holiday reading * Week Junior *
An enchanting, original and hugely enjoyable fantasy about a high-spirited girl who discovers she's a mermaid -- Francesca Simon
An absolutely enchanting debut - a salty splash of something fresh within the tradition of the mermaid world. -- Amanda Craig
10/10 * NAYU'S READING CORNER *
Book Information
ISBN 9781444015096
Author Liz Kessler
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Orion Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Series Emily Windsnap
Weight(grams) 210g
Dimensions(mm) 208mm * 128mm * 28mm
