The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler
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, of course, mermaids. She finds a best friend - another mermaid. She learns how her mother fell in love with a merman, how her father was snatched away when Emily was a baby, and how her mother's memory was blocked by an agent of the merfolk. And in an unexpected and exciting denouement she reunites the family at last. This enchanting fantasy, with its vivid scenes of a brilliantly realized underwater world, tells the story of a delightful and wholly believable girl. Strongly plotted, it deals with universal themes of families, friendship, love and justice - all handled with a lightness of touch and an assurance that marks Liz Kessler out as a highly accomplished writer.
"..an absolutely enchanting debut - a salty splash of something fresh within the tradition of mermaid tales" -- Amanda Craig "This is a great read for a rainy Sunday. We were gripped from the first chapter." Mizz, Oct 03 "...a first novel with an intriguing plot" TES, 12 Dec 03 "Wonderfully imaginative, quirky characters people the world of Emily Windsnap...this rich story will be enjoyed at many levels." INIS, Children's Books Ireland Magazine, Winter 03 "A fascinating story." Armadillo, Winter 03 "Kessler creates a likeable heroine in Emily...Each new chapter of this agreeable debut novel is attractively decorated...by Sarah Gibb." Books for Keeps "A pleasant story that girls will enjoy reading." South Wales Guardian, 1 Jan 04 "...a magical fantasy...exciting, touching, funny and highly original" Cheshire Life, Jan 04 "From the opening sentence, 'Can you keep a secret?', the story involves the young reader" School Librarian, Spring 04 "fresh and funny" Amanda Craig The Times, 15 May 04 "...ideal for anyone taking a beach holiday or who feels like a fish out of water." The Times, 10 Jul 04 "...will entertain and fire the imagination" Haverhill Echo, 2 Sep 04
Liz Kessler lives on a narrowboat in rural Cheshire. She has worked as a teacher and journalist and has an MA in Creative Writing. This is her first book. 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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781842552711 |
| ISBN 10 | 1842552716 |
| Title | The Tail of Emily Windsnap |
| Author | Liz Kessler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2003-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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