

Emily knows that if she fails, not only will the passengers never see their loved ones again, but Emily won’t be able to return either. 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. Searching for answers only leads to more questions until Emily and her friends confront the island’s keeper, uncovering the incredible story of a ship caught between land and sea, day and night. The ship appears and disappears only at certain times of day-growing fainter each time. To me, mermaids represent the possibilities of what might just exist on the edges of our imaginations and our world.Emily and fellow half-mer Aaron stand between land and sea-and like and love-in a dramatic new episode of the New York Times best-selling series.Ī field trip to a mysterious island quickly turns into an adventure when Emily Windsnap and Aaron discover a secret lookout point from which they spot a ghostly ship that no one else seems to be able to see. She has worked as an editorial consultant and jounalist but its her young. It’s so huge, and there is so much of it that we haven’t discovered and know nothing about. Liz Kessler is the acclaimed author of the Emily Windsnap books for young adults. Liz Kessler is also the author of A Year Without Autumn, a novel Booklist says is “enriched by simply drawn characters, an intensely suspenseful climax, and an upbeat ending sweetened by both strong affirmations of friendship and a romantic subplot in the supporting cast.”Ībout mermaids, Liz says, “I am fascinated by the sea and all the mysteries of the ocean. She says, “It was as though I’d remembered what I’d always wanted to do, and I’ve never looked back.” Having spent a year traveling around Europe in a camper van, Liz is now living in Cornwall, U.K. She grew up and did lots of other things, but then in 1999 she suddenly realized she wanted to write a book. When Liz was quite young (about eight) she wanted to be a poet. **IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the volume of attendees at this event, Liz Kessler will be signing one book from home per attendee and any books purchased in the store. All children must be accompanied by an adult.) (Both children and adults will require tickets in order to attend. Liz will be giving a presentation about her work and career, answering audience questions and signing copies of her books. An Unlikely Story is thrilled to welcome bestselling author Liz Kessler when she will introduce the newest title in her Emily Windsnap series, Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls.
