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Synopsis
Picture an island set in a glittering blue sea, sparkling with white sand and palm trees, a secret place where humans and merfolk live together. To Emily Windsnap — half mermaid, half human — her new home is perfect. That is, until Emily ruins everything by waking a legendary sea monster known as the kraken from its hundred-year sleep. . . . An enchanting tale with a fabulous monster, engaging characters, and plenty of mermaid magic, this second fantasy about Emily Windsnap is filled with charm and warmth.
Is Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
A charming middle grade fantasy about a half-mermaid girl who accidentally awakens a legendary sea monster. Features mild peril and monster-related tension suitable for elementary readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the magical underwater world, mermaid heroine, and exciting adventure with a legendary kraken.