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Liz Kessler

    October 15, 1966

    Liz Kessler crafts engaging narratives that delve into the complexities of growing up and the journey of self-discovery. Through compelling characters and imaginative storytelling, she invites readers into the lives of young protagonists navigating the challenges of adolescence. Her accessible yet insightful prose makes her a beloved voice for young readers seeking relatable and empowering stories.

    Liz Kessler
    Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun
    Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince: #8
    Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls
    Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time
    Poppy the Pirate Dog and the Treasure Keeper
    When The World Was Ours
    • When The World Was Ours

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.6(247)Add rating

      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.

      When The World Was Ours
    • Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time

      Book 9

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      In this installment, Emily Windsnap embarks on an exciting adventure that blends oceanic fun with themes of friendship and environmental stewardship. Determined to create a brighter future for both land and sea, she takes on new challenges that showcase her courage and commitment. The story promises to engage readers with its vibrant underwater world and the strong bonds between characters.

      Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time
    • Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.5(68)Add rating

      “What’s next for our favorite mergirl? . . . A fun fantasy with well-drawn characters and engaging suspense.” — Booklist A field trip to a mysterious island quickly turns into an adventure when Emily and Aaron discover a ghostly ship that no one else can see. Searching for answers only leads to more questions — until Emily and her friends uncover the story of a ship caught between land and sea, day and night . . . life and death. Only Emily, with her ability to transform from mermaid to human, can enter Atlantis to try to bring the ship’s passengers back before the portal is closed forever. Will she be able to resist the allure of Atlantis and return home before it’s too late?

      Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls
    • Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince: #8

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Emily ends up on a life-changing adventure to rescue her boyfriend when he is kidnapped by pirates; she helps unravel riddles to the legendary Trident's Treasure, making sure her friends are safe, and realizing how to be true to herself. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

      Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince: #8
    • 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, the pirate king’s eldest son steals something even more valuable: Aaron. So Emily dives into action and joins the younger son’s crew in hopes of saving her boyfriend. But 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 legendary Trident’s 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 Windsnap and the Pirate Prince
    • Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.2(5830)Add rating

      Follow the siren call to Emily’s magical adventure! Can the spunky half-mer girl pass Neptune’s test—and help humans and merpeople get along?

      Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret