The Tail of Emily Windsnap is a fantasy novel for children, written by Liz Kessler. The first book in this series was published in 2003. The story revolves around Emily Windsnap, a young girl who lives on a boat with her mother. One day, she discovers that she turns into a mermaid when she touches water, leading her on an adventure that spans both the human world and the underwater realm.
The narrative focuses on themes of self-discovery, family relationships, and the friendships she forms between the two worlds. This series became so popular that several sequels were published, each one taking Emily on new adventures.