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Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls (Emily Windsnap #6)

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Liz Kessler · 2015

Is Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls (Emily Windsnap #6) appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls (Emily Windsnap #6) by Liz Kessler. This book is recommended for ages 8+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 8+Book 6 · Emily WindsnapSource checked

Why this age? The story is written for middle-grade readers, with accessible fantasy adventure, peril, and spooky supernatural elements but no strong sexual content or graphic violence. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 8+
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Death of a character 2/5 · Romance 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 6 · Emily Windsnap
Recommendation3.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

The story is written for middle-grade readers, with accessible fantasy adventure, peril, and spooky supernatural elements but no strong sexual content or graphic violence. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 8+Main watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

Reading order

Series progression

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Next volumeBook 7 · Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten IslandStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Emily Windsnap #1)Ages 10+
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret
    Frightening scenes3/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun
    Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  6. Book 6 · Emily Windsnap and the ship of lost soulsAges 9+
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense
  7. Book 6 · Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls (Emily Windsnap #6)Ages 8+
    Frightening scenes3/5Death of a character2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 7 · Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  9. Book 8 · Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 9 · Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  11. Book 10 · Emily Windsnap and the Crystal Caves
    Frightening scenes3/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The premise involves a ship of lost souls, focusing on the concept of spirits and moving on.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, age-appropriate language only.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features age-appropriate crushes and innocent peer relationships between characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Contains ghostly encounters and eerie settings that provide mild atmospheric tension.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes some mild fantasy action and peril as the characters face mystical traps and conflicts.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Products & advertising · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently display bravery in the face of the unknown and emotional challenges.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Richly imaginative world-building encourages creative thinking.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on fantasy creatures, with little emphasis on human ethnic diversity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on problem-solving and social awareness.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is a central driver of the plot as Emily works to help lost spirits.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of empathy, self-discovery, and helping others in need.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Emily is a proactive, kind, and courageous protagonist who takes responsibility.

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