
With more twists and turns than an ocean liner spiral staircase, Emily faces challenges, problems, hitches, and surprises. The unique blend of contemporary life growing up in a seemingly normal family, woven into a fantasy-tinged mermaid world with mythical elements is a compelling one, and each chapter is a page-turner. This is a fast-paced story peppered with humorous observations about family life and holiday tensions. It’s wave after wave of heady seafaring thrills for children aged 8-12.

The only problem is that the Pirates really, really don’t like mermaids – forcing Emily to hide her true identity.Īt the same time, there’s a quest with a countdown to find a humungous pile of treasure, with clues to solve and baddies to overcome. Emily agrees to work for a band of pirates to ensure his safety.

In the 8th of the Emily Windsnap series, the protagonist’s boyfriend, Aaron is dramatically held captive. Liz Kessler is in fine form with this preteen/tween mermaid action thriller set on a hijacked cruise ship.

To see the latest price or order, click on the book cover image. This children’s book is ideal for: KS2 and KS3 aged children who enjoy fast-paced adventure set in a fantasy-tinged world of pirates, treasure and villains. School reading lists’s five word review: Pirates, treasure, mermaids, and danger.Ĭhildren’s book title: Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince. Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince – at a glance
