The Tail of Emily Windsnap (2003)

I like having fun, light books to read in the summer, ones that remind me of books I read when I was a kid. Emily Windsnap fit the bill, mostly, but I find I'm a much harsher critic as an adult than I was as a kid (aren't we all?).

The story is cute -- Emily discovers, at age 12, that she is part mermaid: once she's immersed in water, her legs literally turn tail. Emily is a likable heroine, but I found the other characters to be pretty thin and the happy ending to have some pretty big holes. If I was a kid reading a hundred or so books in a summer, this one probably wouldn't stand out much, though I can see totally see a nine-year-old developing a summer girl-crush on mermaids. ( )

this book is ok it's not the best book in the world but it's good. there is this girl that grew up thinking she should hate the water because her mom was afraid o the water so she wouldn't let emily so in. but something weird happens and she becomes somthing. emil dosen't have a father so she trys looking for him . I can't tell you if she finds him or not but It's very interesting. ( )

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Review by: tory

In The Tale of Emily Windsnap, Emily has a secret. She is a mermaid. You don't know this at the beginning of the book, until her first day of 7th grade. Emily has no father, but she thinks she knows where he is. Mr. Beeston, Emily's father's best friend, tries to help with the adventure, but it all turns out in a big mess. Emily's adventure to find her father is very thrilling and makes you sit at the edge of your seat. At the end of the book, there is a big twist, which wants you to read the next book in the series!!!

Review by: chilly

I love this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review by: LE

Great Series and book ( )

This is another one of those books that I kept seeing over and over but never read. Maybe it’s because the cover is pretty and that attracted me! I’m not sure it was one hundred percent worth the wait. The book is aimed at pre-teens and I think that if I were a ten year old girl, I’d be obsessed with the book and the series. As I am not a ten year old (although I still act like it occasionally), I found the book to be entertaining but it lacked something.

The story is about Emily, a twelve year old who lives on a boat with her mother. Her mother is terrified of water and has never let Emily learn how to swim. When her school provides swimming lessons, her mother gives in. Emily is a natural in the water and for good reason. She’s part mermaid. The rest of the book follows Emily’s quest to find her father and figure out why her mother can’t remember a thing about him.

I can’t put my finger on what was missing. The character of Emily was great, she had a lot of personality. I’m not sure if it was just too simple for me or what I was looking/hoping for. Eventually I may get to the rest of the series but not right away. I am curious as to the island they were referring to. I would recommend it to girls in the appropriate age range. I can see my nieces enjoying it when they are older. ( )