The Tail of Emily Windsnap

    The Tail of Emily Windsnap

    by Liz Kessler

    Ages 8-122003
    Middle Grade

    Emily Windsnap discovers she's half-mermaid when she finally learns to swim at age twelve, leading to underwater adventures and the search for her missing mermaid father. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and family secrets as Emily navigates between two worlds - land and sea. Emily's journey involves reconciling her human and mermaid heritage while uncovering the truth about her parents' past and finding where she truly belongs.

    2003Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Chapter Books, Young Adult

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None
    Social or Historical Topics
    None

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