![]() Mermaid magic, a fabulous monster, and wonderful descriptions of undersea life make this a rich fantasy that is a real page turner and has all the charm and warmth of Liz Kessler's first book, The Tail of Emily Windsnap. 5 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified 'High-action adventure, a plucky protagonist, and whimsical illustrations enliven this sea. Their voices alternate as the kraken's terrifying tentacles rise from the deep, threatening the future of the islanders, and kraken worshippers try to sink the cruise ship. What follows makes a terrifically exciting adventure, not just for Emily, but for her old adversary Mandy Rushton, whose parents have taken her on a cruise and whose father thinks he can make his fortune if he catches a mermaid. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. ![]() Being Emily, she can't resist exploring forbidden places, and as a result, she inadvertently wakes the kraken, the legendary deep sea monster who has been asleep for two hundred years. Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep: Book 2 - Ebook written by Liz Kessler. Emily Windsnap is thrilled to arrive at her new home, a secret island near the Bermuda Triangle where humans and merfolk live together, and where being a girl who grows a tail as soon as she enters the water isn't a problem. ![]()
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![]() He doesn't think much of it, just packs a bag and off they go. ![]() Now, as far as Dad is concerned, any fun plans he may have had planned for the extended school holiday have been cancelled.īut then, seemingly out of nowhere, G-Ma arrives in a legitimate house on wheels and tells Scoob they are going on a road trip. Particularly after Scoob got into a little trouble at school just prior to Spring Break. Truth be told, Scoob's Dad has been pretty tough on him lately. She seems to understand him when no one else does and knows exactly the right thing to say in any circumstance. G-Ma is an extra special lady, who Scoob loves spending time with. Clean Getaway follows 11-year old, Scoob, as he goes on an unexpected RV-adventure with his beloved Grandma, who he calls, G-Ma. ![]() ![]() ![]() It might be a good idea to keep tissues on hand (as with OVE). In the wake of such an unexpected, surprising, and charming read, what do you choose to read? Thirteen ideas are presented here. But after Pino is injured, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler’s left hand in Italy, General Hans Leyers, one of the Third Reich’s most mysterious and powerful commanders.Īfter reading A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, you've fallen in love with the (secretly wonderful) Swedish curmudgeon known as Ove (in case your Swedish is as good as mine, it's pronounced "Oo-veh"). In an attempt to protect him, Pino’s parents force him to enlist as a German soldier-a move they think will keep him out of combat. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior. ![]() He’s a normal Italian teenager-obsessed with music, food, and girls-but his days of innocence are numbered. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. ![]() ![]() Soon to be a major motion picture from Pascal Pictures, starring Tom Holland. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In Abigail Hing Wen’s hands these teens become more than your ordinary character archetypes. In addition to Ever, we are also introduced to Rick and Sophie who are cousins as well as Xavier, who at first glance appears to be your typical wealthy, playboy. This may be why I couldn’t help be root for Ever, as it was clear that she was incredibly passionate about dance and that it was obvious that this was what she was meant to do. While my brother and I were never pressured by my parents to become doctors, we both were “encouraged” to pick “safe” majors and careers. Those who are children of immigrant parents, myself included will find that they are able to relate to at least part of Ever’s story and the pressure and guilt trips she faces from her parents, especially her mother. Fortunately with Loveboat, Taipei I felt I was right by Ever’s side experiencing her culture and “freedom” from her parents for the first time. I love exchanges, especially ones where my travel expenses are mostly covered, so I would have killed to have the opportunity that was forced upon Everett aka “Ever” by her parents. ![]() |