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Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time

Liz Kessler · 2020

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time by Liz Kessler. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5 · Romance 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 9 · Emily Windsnap
Recommendation3.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

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

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Next volumeBook 10 · Emily Windsnap and the Crystal CavesStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 3/5 · Romance 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?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Clean, age-appropriate language throughout.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light, age-appropriate crushes typical of middle-grade fiction.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes involving time travel uncertainty and minor threats, but generally lighthearted.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild fantasy peril and tense situations, but no graphic or repeated violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists face danger and uncertainty with persistence, loyalty, and bravery, while the story also shows that choices have consequences.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Mermaid culture, underwater settings, time travel, and imaginative problem-solving strongly encourage curiosity and inventive thinking.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a mix of fantasy species representation, though focus remains on the established cast.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Themes of time travel encourage interest in concepts of history and consequences.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently act with compassion and empathy toward one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story supports friendship, loyalty, family bonds, responsibility, and learning from the past and one’s choices.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Emily is a relatable and courageous protagonist who learns and grows through her adventures.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time would you have made differently, and why?
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