The Tail of Emily Windsnap cover

The Tail of Emily Windsnap

Author: Kessler, Liz

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.8
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 43967
Points per Word 0.000136
Page Count 224
Points per Page 0.026786

Description

Twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap finally convinces her mother to let her take swimming lessons, where she discovers a shocking secret about herself. She learns that she is half-mermaid and grows a tail when she enters water. As she explores her new identity, she enters an underwater world of merfolk and uncovers family secrets.

Quick Summary

Emily discovers she's half-mermaid in this enchanting tale that turns an ordinary swimming lesson into the revelation of a magical underwater heritage. Kids will dive into a world of ocean adventures, loyal merfolk friends, and the thrill of keeping a life-changing secret from her single mother. If your kid loves the hidden magical world in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets the Order of the Phoenix or the underwater discovery in Pixar's Finding Nemo, they'll be hooked on Emily's secret. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy fantasy with heart and humor.