Book Series · 10 Books

Emily Windsnap Books

In order from The Tail of Emily Windsnap to Emily Windsnap and the Crystal Caves.

Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep

Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist

Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

The Tail of Emily Windsnap

By Liz Kessler, Sarah Gibb (Illustrator)

A girl discovers she's half mermaid and dives into a quest to find her father.

224 pages· 44,146 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has always lived on a boat, but her mother keeps her away from the water. When Emily finally takes swimming lessons, she uncovers a shocking truth: she's half mermaid. This revelation leads her on a daring journey beneath the waves to find her mysterious father. In a world where mermaids study shipwrecks and Neptune reigns, Emily must navigate family secrets and forge new friendships. Will she reunite with her father, or will the ocean's perils prove too great? Dive into this enchanting tale of discovery and adventure.

In reading order

Emily Windsnap Series

10 books · Published 2003–2025

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$674

The Tail of Emily Windsnap

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

A girl discovers she's half mermaid and dives into a quest to find her father.

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$674

Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

A girl awakens a legendary sea monster, threatening her perfect island home.

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$674

Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006

A young girl discovers a magical ring that leads her on a journey to break a curse and save her family.

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$674

Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2009

A young mermaid named Emily navigates her relationships and identity while trying to bring peace between humans and merpeople.

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$674

Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

A young mermaid and her friend embark on a secret mission to uncover the truth about the king of the oceans.

Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls

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$674

Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

A young girl discovers a mysterious ship and must navigate a magical world to rescue its passengers.

Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island

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$674

Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A vacation turns into a quest to fulfill a prophecy and prevent disaster on a hidden island.

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$674

Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A pirate king seizes a ship, and Emily must choose between her mermaid life and a daring rescue.

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$674

Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020

Time-traveling Emily must unite humans and merfolk to prevent a disastrous future.

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$1697

Emily Windsnap and the Crystal Caves

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A mysterious crystal bangle leads to a quest to unite powerful gods and avert disaster.

Companion series

The World of Emily Windsnap Series

5 books · Published 2022–2024

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$574

Emily's Big Discovery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

A young girl discovers she is a mermaid and embarks on underwater adventures with a new friend

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$574

Shona Finds Her Voice

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

A young mermaid overcomes her fear of singing in front of others to participate in a talent show judged by King Neptune.

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$574

The Truth About Aaron

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A stolen pendant reveals a hidden family secret on a mysterious ship.

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$574

Dolphin Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

Mer-friends uncover a dark secret at Sea Park. Can they save the captured sea creatures?

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$674

Emily's Great Idea

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8

Can Emily save the pier and her home from demolition?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Emily Windsnap series?

There are 10 books in the Emily Windsnap series. It began with The Tail of Emily Windsnap in 2003, and the newest book, Emily Windsnap and the Crystal Caves, was published in 2025.