The World of Emily Windsnap: Emily's Big Discovery; Liz Kessler, illustrated by Joanie Stone24/1/2023
The first in an exciting new series of watery adventures that brings Emily Windsnap, the half-mermaid, to a younger audience. So what are you waiting for, dive in!
Although she lives on a houseboat, Emily Windsnap has never learnt how to swim. She is desperate to glide through the ocean like the other kids but her mother has always warned against the idea. School swimming lessons mean her dream might finally come true but when she gets into the water something very strange happens and it feels like her legs are stuck together. The instructor is sure that it is just cramp but Emily isn’t so sure and a night-time swim in the ocean will lead to a very big discovery…
Will be adored by young mermaid enthusiasts, this tale of a new tail makes for an endearing early chapter book for emerging and newly independent readers. Full of magic and wonder and with swishy illustrations, Emily and new best friend Shona carry readers away on a delightful ocean adventure where the impossible is possible. Told over several short chapters, this perfectly ticks the boxes of super readable and highly accessible. As an added bonus, twelve swishy stickers are included.
Children will easily relate to Emily’s frustrations with her mother who has decided that her daughter should not be allowed to swim in the ocean, and the feelings of loneliness that have manifested as a result. Although Emily’s decision to sneak out into the ocean in the middle of the night without her mother knowing is very questionable it does have a happy outcome as Emily not only gets to have a charming underwater adventure but she makes a special friend and is able to embrace her mermaid life.
With her new discovery, new adventures surely await for Emily and I am eager to know where she and her swishy tail will be off to next. With huge thanks to Walker for the copy I received in exchange for an honest review. Recommended for 5+.
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