New Releases by Liz Kessler

Join the entire gang of mer-friends--and celebrate twenty years of Emily Windsnap--in this epic and masterfully crafted adventure by New York Times best-selling author Liz Kessler. Adventure always seems to find Emily Windsnap! So when she discovers a bangle with a unique crystal under Rainbow Rocks, she and her friends are soon unraveling a whole new mystery. After learning that the crystal originally came from a familiar place--Halflight Castle!--Shona and Emily reunite there with Aaron . . . and none other than Neptune, king of the oceans. The bangle leads the mermaids to a cave full of crystals, and, with Mandy''s help, they discover the truth about the jewel''s origin--and what''s at stake if they don''t make things right. Unfortunately, the only solution involves getting the sea and sky''s most powerful (and notoriously selfish) rulers to put their own interests aside for the greater good. Will the quartet find a way to convince the imperious Neptune and the Viking god Thor to come together to prevent disaster?

The NEW YORK TIMES best-selling series -- now making a big splash as a boxed collection of all three enchanting mermaid adventures. What if you dove into a pool and came up a mermaid? For twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap -- girl on land, finned creature in the water -- it''s a discovery that spurs not only breathtaking escapades and brushes with high suspense, but also issues of friendship and family that resonate with middle-grade fans everywhere. Now a beguiling boxed set allows readers to dive into all three Emily Windsnap tales: THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAP EMILY WINDSNAP AND THE MONSTER FROM THE DEEP EMILY WINDSNAP AND THE CASTLE IN THE MIST

Readers can dive right into the first two adventures in the New York Times best-selling series with this appealing bind-up edition. The Tail of Emily Windsnap Twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap makes a startling discovery about her own identity, the mysterious father she’s never met, and the thrilling possibilities and perils shimmering deep below the water’s surface. Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep Half-mermaid Emily Windsnap wakes the Kraken, a legendary sea monster, putting her family and friends, both merfolk and human, in great danger. Can she set things right before it’s too late?

Swim with the dolphins and cheer for the protection of sea mammals in this early-reader adventure inspired by the New York Times best-selling Emily Windsnap series. Best mer-friends Emily, Shona, and Aaron are wandering the ocean in search of something to do when they see a boat advertising “attractions” at a place called Sea Park. Finally, a great way to spend their day! But on their way to the boat, the trio pass a pair of frantic dolphins caught in nets. Carefully, they set the animals free, only to have the dolphins repay the favor by blocking their way to the boat. Could it be that Sea Park isn’t the fun destination they had hoped for—and that its attractions could involve captured dolphins, or even mermaids? It’s a close call, and they’re all safe for now, but other animals might not be so lucky. How can the mermaids and other sea creatures show the boat’s crew that sea animals should be playing free, not in a tank? With a crescendo of leaps and flips, this fourth early-reader adventure starring Emily Windsnap and friends is sure to please fans of the series—and champions of the ocean and its creatures.

Een spannende WOII-roman over een bijzondere familiegeschiedenis in een Nederlands decor. Codenaam IJsvogel van prijswinnend auteur Liz Kessler is een meeslepende jeugdroman voor lezers vanaf 12 jaar over het oorlogsverleden van de familie van Liv. Wanneer Liv voor een schoolproject op zoek gaat naar haar familiegeschiedenis, doet ze een bijzondere ontdekking die haar leven voorgoed verandert. Oma Mila en haar zus Hannie waren tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog betrokken bij het verzet. De Joodse zusjes uit Amersfoort werden naar Amsterdam gestuurd om onder te duiken. Daar raakten ze betrokken bij een verzetsgroep, met dramatische gevolgen. Stukje bij beetje – en met de hulp van een oude bekende van haar oma – ontrafelt Liv het verleden van haar familie. Een buitengewoon indrukwekkend verhaal over familie en vriendschap, verraad en verzet, moed en hoop.

From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle. When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever… Holland, 1942. The world is at war and as the Nazis’ power grows, Jewish families are in terrible danger. Twelve-year-old Mila and her older sister Hannie are sent to live with a family in another city with new identities and the strict instruction not to tell anyone that they are Jewish. Hannie, determined to fight back, is swept into the Dutch resistance as an undercover agent: Code Name Kingfisher. And though Mila does her best to make friends and keep out of trouble, there is danger at every turn and the sisters are soon left questioning who they can trust… “A breathtaking WW2 story of bravery and sisterhood, told with the utmost care, beauty and hope by an extraordinary storyteller.” - A.F. Steadman

After his pendant goes missing, semi-mer Aaron and his friends discover a family secret in this early reader based on the New York Times best-selling Emily Windsnap novels. Aaron wishes he were special like his best friends, Emily Windsnap and Shona Silkfin, but nothing exciting ever happens at his castle in the middle of the ocean. That is, until a massive, mysterious ship docks at the castle and all the crew members are suspiciously interested in Aaron’s trident pendant. One even asks to take a closer look at it . . . then doesn’t give it back! Luckily, Emily and Shona are there to help, swimming to the ship with Aaron to retrieve his stolen keepsake. But once onboard, Aaron is shocked to discover the royal meaning behind it. Based on the New York Times best-selling series by Liz Kessler, this newest underwater story for young readers promises mystery, adventure, and—as Aaron comes to realize—the most special thing of all: friendship.

With her best friend’s help, can mermaid Shona get up the nerve to share her singing talents at school? A new reader for younger fans based on the New York Times best-selling Emily Windsnap novels. Emily Windsnap’s best friend, Shona Silkfin, is a mermaid who loves to sing . . . but only when she is by herself. So when Shiprock School announces a talent show whose winner will have the honor of meeting King Neptune, everyone is excited to perform—except Shona, who is too nervous to sign up. But when Emily overhears her friend singing, she’s amazed by Shona’s beautiful voice. With Emily’s encouragement, Shona decides to enter the talent show—and when she anxiously takes the stage, Shona knows that her best friend is cheering her on, giving her the courage to sing loud and proud in front of everyone, even the King of the Oceans. Based on the New York Times best-selling series by Liz Kessler, this underwater adventure offers a sweet story about a confidence-bolstering friendship to new readers.

Introducing an exciting new line of readers that brings half-mermaid Emily Windsnap—star of the New York Times best-selling series—to a younger audience. Even though she lives in a houseboat, Emily Windsnap doesn’t know how to swim. Her mother has always cautioned her to stay out of the water. But it’s hard to make friends at the beach when everyone else is having fun in the waves! So when swimming lessons start at school, Emily is excited to finally have the chance to learn. Standing beside the pool, she feels the water calling her, but when she jumps in, she gets a strange, kind of scary sensation . . . like her legs are stuck together. Eager to figure out what’s happening, Emily later dives into the sea. She gets that weird feeling again, but this time she looks down to see that her legs are gone—replaced by a shiny, beautiful tail! Welcome to Emily’s Big Discovery, the first in a sparkling, charmingly illustrated series of readers. With a mermaid tail and an entire ocean awaiting her, Emily is eager to meet new friends and swim off on big adventures in this inviting new series for the younger set, based on the best-selling middle-grade series by Liz Kessler.

Emily Windsnap doesn''t know how to swim. Her mother has always cautioned her to stay out of the water. But it''s hard to make friends at the beach when everyone else is having fun in the waves! So when swimming lessons start at school, Emily is excited to finally have the chance to learn. Standing beside the pool, she feels the water calling her, but when she jumps in, she gets a strange, kind of scary sensation ... like her legs are stuck together. Eager to figure out what''s happening, Emily later dives into the sea. She gets that weird feeling again, but this time she looks down to see that her legs are gone--replaced by a shiny, beautiful tail!

ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE A LIFE FOREVER. ‘An exceptional read’ The Sunday Times ‘Vital glimmers of hope enlighten this profoundly poignant book’ Guardian A powerful and heart-breaking novel about three childhood friends living during the Second World War whose fates are closely intertwined, even when their lives take very different courses. Inspired by a true story, this is the perfect read for fans of The Book Thief and Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl. Vienna, 1936. Elsa, Leo and Max have always been best friends, a special team of three. Then the Nazis come. As a growing darkness descends around them, Leo and Elsa run for their lives, taking two very different paths across Europe. And Max, once their closest friend, now becomes the enemy as he is drawn into the Hitler Youth. Will the friends ever find their way back to each other? Will they want to? Inspired by a true story, WHEN THE WORLD WAS OURS is an extraordinary novel that is as powerful as it is heartbreaking, and shows how the bonds of love, family and friendship allow glimmers of hope to flourish, even in the most hopeless of times. Three friends. Two sides. One memory.

A powerful, heart-breaking, ultimately redemptive novel about three childhood friends in 1930s Vienna whose fates are closely intertwined, even when their lives take very different courses.

Emily Windsnap must travel through time in order to save the people of her hometowns — both human andmerfolk — in the exciting ninth book of the New York Times best-selling series. When Emily makes a wish on a magic stone, she gets a glimpse of what the future holds — and it’s a disaster! She tries to make things right, but each trip through time takes Emily to a future where things turn out badly for either the humans of Brightport or the merpeople of Shiprock. Plastic pollutes the ocean, garbage overflows the landfills, and the two towns are no longer getting along. Emily realizes she can''t save her hometown and the ocean alone, but with help from her best friends, Shona and Mandy, she’ll have to find a way to get humans and merpeople to work together. Will Emily be able to create a better future for everyone, including herself? This new adventure gives readers a glimpse at what Emily and her friends could be like as grown-ups, with a fresh story that explores how uniting communities can make a future that’s bright for everyone.

Emily sent que quelque chose ne va pas. Le peuple de la mer et les humains s''entendent de moins en moins bien, et Emily ne sait plus sur quelle jambes... ou quelle nageoire danser ! Lorsque la directrice de son école découvre qu''elle est a moitié humaine, Emily est renvoyée. Mais elle a juste le temps d''entendre un secret... Au plus profond de l''océan, il y aurait une caverne. D''après la légende, c''est là que se cachent les sirènes qui, comme elle, ont été chassées. Peut-être qu''Emily trouvera sa place parmi elles ?

Emily Windsnap ends up surrounded by pirates — and on a life-changing adventure — in the eighth installment of the New York Times best-selling series. Traveling home by cruise ship should be a relaxing break after Emily’s latest adventure, but things take a turn when the ship is overtaken by a pirate king and his crew. After the pirates collect everyone’s riches, they steal something even more valuable: Aaron. The pirate king’s eldest son takes Aaron captive, forcing him to help guide the pirates to the mythical Trident’s Treasure. So Emily dives into action and joins the younger son’s crew in hopes of saving Aaron. But while experiencing life on the waves, Emily is surprised to find herself not only enjoying the pirate life, but actually bonding with the crew — especially Sam, the pirate king’s son. Between helping Sam unravel riddles to beat his brother to the treasure and making sure that her friends are safe, Emily realizes that she needs to be true to herself. Will she cast aside her mermaid life to join her new friends, or will she find a way to follow her own path?

Emily peut enfin profiter de son nouveau chez elle, une île paradisiaque où elle a le droit de se transformer en sirène ou en humaine à sa guise. Que la vie est belle... Jusqu’à ce que Neptune débarque dans son école et ordonne à tous de fouiller les océans pour retrouver un trésor ! Emily, accompagnée de son amie Shona, relève le défi. Au cours de son expédition, elle découvre une vieille bague en diamant... Mais comment pouvait-elle deviner qu’en la passant à son doigt, elle réactiverait une très ancienne malédiction ? Incapable de la retirer, Emily s’attire les foudres de Neptune et subit sa sanction : dans quelques jours, elle devra cesser d’être mi-humaine, mi-sirène, et dire adieu à l’un de ses parents. Il n’y a qu’un moyen de briser le sort : retrouver la bague jumelle de celle qu’elle détient. Quelqu’un pourra-t-il l’aider avant qu’il ne soit trop tard ?

"Emily Windsap - half mermaid, half ordinary girl - adores life on her perfect desert island, going to mermaid school and spending time with her best friend Shonea Silkfin."--Jacket.

Další kniha příběhů o mořské panně Emily. Emily s Aaronem na jedné ze svých výprav objeví tajnou vyhlídku, odkud zahlédnou zakletou loď, která se objevuje vždy jen v určitý čas a pak zase mizí. Společně zjistí, že loď i její pasažéři uvízli mezi světem živých a mrtvých a že jedině Emily jako napůl mořská panna a napůl suchozemec je může zachránit. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

Další příběhy třináctileté Emily, napůl dívky a napůl mořské panny. Po minulém dobrodružství čeká Emily, její rodinu a přátele za odměnu plavba na luxusní výletní lodi. Ta se ale brzy změní v noční můru, když loď přepadnou piráti... a unesou Aarona! Emily je odhodlaná udělat cokoliv, aby ho zachránila, a stane se tak součástí nebezpečné pirátské honby za pokladem. Podaří se jí Aarona zachránit? Nakladatelská anotace.

Emily Claquevent a vécu toute sa vie sur un bateau. Pourtant, aussi étrange que cela puisse paraître, en douze ans elle n’a jamais mis un pied dans la mer, pas plus que dans une piscine. Sa mère a bien trop peur des accidents aquatiques. Voilà pourquoi, en cette nouvelle année scolaire, elle est impatiente d’assister à son premier cours de natation. Mais celui-ci lui réserve une surprise de taille. Si elle pressentait bien qu’elle prendrait plaisir à nager, elle ne s’attendait pas à se sentir littéralement comme un poisson dans l’eau. Encore moins à ce qu’une queue de sirène lui pousse ! La vie d’Emily devient tout d’un coup beaucoup plus compliquée, mais aussi bien plus palpitante ! Explorer le monde sous-marin, découvrir la vérité sur son père, cacher son secret à sa mère... Les aventures d’Emily Claquevent ne font que commencer !

While on vacation, Emily Windsnap finds herself swept up in an ancient prophecy as the "New York Times"-bestselling series continues. Illustrations.