Emily Windsnap lives on a boat, but her mother has always been oddly anxious to keep her out of the water. It is only when Emily has her first school swimming lesson that she discovers why: as soon as she gets into the water, she grows a shimmering mermaid&8217;s tail! Soon Emily discovers a glorious underwater world of fishes, coral & shipwrecks. Even better, she makes a brand new best friend in mermaid Shona Silkfin! But when Emily reveals a family secret & sets off on a quest to reunite her mum & dad, is she diving into danger? &8220; An absolutely enchanting debut &8211; a salty splash of something fresh within the tradition of mermaid tales.” Amanda Craig &8220;A magical fantasy &8211; exciting, touching, funny & highly original.” Cheshire Life