Shona Finds Her Voice
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Shona Finds Her Voice

By Liz Kessler, Joanie Stone (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the The World of Emily Windsnap series

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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64 pages· 1,449 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Shona Silkfin, a shy mermaid with a hidden talent for singing, faces her biggest challenge yet: performing in a school talent show. With the chance to meet King Neptune on the line, Shona's nerves threaten to silence her. But with her best friend Emily's unwavering support, Shona must find the courage to let her voice be heard. Will she conquer her fears and sing proudly before the King of the Oceans? Dive into this enchanting tale of friendship and bravery, where the power of encouragement can make waves.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
1,449
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feeling scaredBooks about mermaidsBooks about singingBooks about stage fright
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536225556

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