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Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep (Emily Windsnap #2)
219 pages
A sparkling, sun-drenched underwater adventure about fixing your mistakes and the magic of belonging to two worlds.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like diving into a warm, sunlit ocean where magic hides just beneath the waves. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, perfectly balancing the idyllic charm of a secret island with the mild, thrilling suspense of waking a legendary sea monster. The tone is incredibly earnest and relatable, capturing the very real middle-grade anxieties of fitting in, dealing with bullies, and accidentally making a massive mistake. The prose is accessible and conversational, painting vivid, sparkling pictures of underwater life that make the fantasy feel wonderfully tangible. It is a deeply comforting yet adventurous read, delighting anyone who has ever dreamed of discovering a secret mermaid identity and exploring the mysteries of the deep.
- Mood
- aquatic
- sun-drenched
- magical
- mildly suspenseful
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- warm
- relatable
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- navigating two worlds · friendship and loyalty · facing consequences · overcoming fear · finding belonging
- The writing
- Accessible and conversational, with vivid, sparkling descriptions of underwater life that easily pull the reader into the ocean.
- The arc
- Moves from the giddy excitement of a perfect new home to the anxious weight of a massive mistake, resolving in courageous action and warm acceptance.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who dream of secret mermaid identities, magical islands, and gentle, friendship-driven adventures.
Content notes
- bullying
- mild peril
About the book
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.
Description from Open Library.
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