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Emily Windsnap has spent her entire life on a houseboat, but her mother has always kept her away from the water. When Mom finally gives her permission to take swimming lessons, Emily uncovers startling truths about her own identity, her absent father, and a hidden underwater realm. The novel introduces a vibrant undersea world where mermaids study shipwrecks, and Neptune rules with an iron trident. As Emily navigates family secrets, friendships, and newfound powers, the story explores determination, loyalty, and the transformative power of love.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Liz Kessler
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