The Tail of Emily Windsnap: Book 1

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.

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. Liz lives in Cornwall. Find out more at http://www.lizkessler.co.uk, follow her on Twitter @lizkesslerbooks and like her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lizkesslerchildrensauthor.

The most famous contemporary mermaid is Liz Kessler's charming half-mermaid - THE GUARDIAN An enchanting, original and hugely enjoyable fantasy about a high-spirited girl who discovers she's a mermaid An absolutely enchanting debut - a salty splash of something fresh within the tradition of the mermaid world. - THE TIMES