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The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1)
The Tail of Emily Windsnap - Emily Windsnap, Bk 1
Author: Liz Kessler, Sarah Gibb (Illustrator)
Emily lives on a boat, but her mother has always been oddly anxious to keep her out of the water, and it is only when she has her first school swimming lesson that she discovers it is her natural element. As soon as she gets into the sea, she grows a tail! Now Emily dives under water to explore a glorious world of fishes, coral, shipwrecks and, ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780763628116
ISBN-10: 0763628115
Publication Date: 3/14/2006
Pages: 224
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 73 ratings
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Type: Paperback
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robinferguson avatar reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a cute story for young girls. My 5-year old daughter found this book on a shelf at the bookstore and wanted it since she is obsessed with mermaids. I wasn't sure if this book was appropriate for her age but I decided it would be a good chapter book to read with her at bedtime. She absolutely loved the story and is very excited to continue the second book in the series. The story is about a young girl, Emily, who by accident learns that she is part mermaid and part human. She meets another mermaid, Shona, and they become fast friends. The two mermaids journey together to find Emily's father who she has never met. Emily learns about the love story between her mom and dad. This is a great story about friendship and relationships and the writing is very vivid...you can actually picture the beautiful colors and life in the sea!
reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on + 287 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A cute book, but nothing really special. There is a sequel but although Emily was fun to read about, I'd prefer to leave her in the happy ending of this book, so I won't seek out the next one.
auntlu avatar reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Loved-loved-loved Emily Windsnap and can't wait to receive book 2! This book is written for 'tweens, but this 40-something mother just fell in love with the characters in the book. Emily and Shona's friendship reminded me so much of the best friend I made in 2nd grade and still have today. I read this book in a day. It was well worth the few hours it took to read it. And it's not just a "girls" book. Boys would find the adventure and intrigue very interesting.
knightslady avatar reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on + 96 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book. It was a great read for anyone at any age.
reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
We read books as a family. All enjoyed! We are looking to swapping for the next one in the series.
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acalla avatar reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on
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shoogie avatar reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on
Very cool story of a 12 year old girl finding out she's a mermaid! There's adventures, mysteries, and a few small-time "battles". Good story for late elementary to middle school kids (mostly girls), but anyone can read any book!
breakofdawn avatar reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
A very good book, that told of a girl trying to find her father and the twist is that she happens to be a mermaid. She struggles with school and coming up with excuses to NOT swim, because then everyone will find out her secret. A must read.
daredevilgirl013 avatar reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on + 746 more book reviews
I loved this book. A good quick ready for anyone of any age to enjoy. If you love the little mermaid and still do as you have gotten older, you will love this book as well, as Emily takes on an Ariel like personality.
reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on
This book was amazing! I had to take it into bed at night so I could finish it! When Emily sneaks the boat away...that was a good part! If you have not read it, I totally recommend it!
reviewed The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap, Bk 1) on + 157 more book reviews
Yet another child of divorced parents and her angst about going thru the stages of life with few friends to confide in. It was an ok read, and I suspect will hit home better for those who have more of the same issues in their personal experience.
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A delightful read for both me (36 years old) and my daughter (6 years old).


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