Liz kessler was born in 1966 and she grew up in southport, which is in northwest england. Liz kessler s first book, the tail of emily windsnap, was published in ten countries. She also enjoys kayaking, fishing, swimming, and rowing. An enchanting tale with a fabulous monster, shelve emily windsnap and the monster from the deep. Liz kessler writing styles in the tail of emily windsnap. Liz kesslers top 10 books with turning points for teens. On her way to visit her best friend autumn, jenni suddenly finds shes been transported forward exactly one year. Liz kesslers first book, the tail of emily windsnap, was published in ten countries. Liz is wellknown for her tales of mermaid emily windsnap but her latest story plays around with time and explores how a family copes with disaster. Liz kessler is the acclaimed author of the emily windsnap books for young adults. And i have written two young adult books about teenagers coming of age, falling in love and discovering their.
Liz kessler is the author of three novels about philippa fisher as well as the new york times bestselling emily windsnap series. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. View liz kesslers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Liz kessler books list of books by author liz kessler. A girl named mia and her mom must rush to the seaside village of porthaven where her.
I can see liz kesslers curly hair over the hedge, as i peer through the. Read me like a book by liz kessler nook book ebook. I have written over twenty books for children and young adults. Liz also likes surfing and body boarding, things she is not very good at, and can get scared of big waves but still likes having a go at them. When emily spies a mysterious ship during a school trip, she and her friends find themselves plunged into an adventure, travelling to the lost city of atlantis. Oct 06, 2016 an intensely romantic and haunting novel about how love can overcome the ultimate divide from liz kessler, the bestselling author of read me like a book. Liz writes young adult fiction, childrens fiction, and young adult fantasy. Childrens author for all your mermaid, fairy, time travel, pirate dog and superpower needs. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Leonard kessler collectible childrens books loganberry books. Liz kessler is currently considered a single author. Last month, british author liz kessler embarked on a west coast tour in celebration of the release of emily windsnap and the falls of forgotten island candlewick, book seven in her bestselling.
Why my first novel lay in a drawer for 15 years from 1988 until 2003 it was illegal to promote homosexuality in uk schools, which effectively meant a ban on lgbt books for children. All of them are handled so well and in a way that doesnt make the book feel too dark and overwhelming. Born in 1966, liz grew up in the seaside town of southport in the north west of england. Liz kessler is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Kessler grew up in southport in the north west of england, and has lived in manchester and cheshire. She has worked as an editorial consultant and jounalist but its her young stories which are now her. Why my first novel lay in a drawer for 15 years from 1988 until 2003 it was illegal to promote homosexuality in uk schools, which effectively meant a. Due to the volume of attendees at this event, liz kessler will be signing one book from home per attendee and any books purchased in the store. An author who has seen her work enter the best sellers list in america sets up home.
May 26, 2016 british author liz kessler s first ya novel, read me like a book, is the story of ashleigh, whose encounter with an inspiring teacher makes her realize that not only is she smart, but she is. The tail of emily windsnap was the first of her series of books for 8 12 year olds about a halfmermaid girl, which have now sold over five million copies worldwide, appeared on the new york times bestsellers list and been published in over twenty five countries. Explore books by liz kessler with our selection at. After reading and enjoying liz kesslers, a year without autumn, this book popped up on a reccomended reading list, so i dove right in and wasnt dissapointed. Her favorite book is phantom tollbooth by norton juster. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover lizs. We got to talk to author liz kessler about how shes just like her character emily, and.
Her sisters name is caroline and her brothers name is peter. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. An unlikely story is thrilled to welcome bestselling author liz kessler when she will introduce the newest title in her emily windsnap series, emily windsnap and the ship of lost souls. Luckily for the reading world, kessler tucked read me like a book away safely for a future when readers would not only tolerate a funny, honest, bittersweet story of coming out, but clamor for it. I really wanted to explore the idea of an island where humans and merfolk lived together in peace. After taking a year off to travel around europe in a camper van, liz now lives in cornwall. Aug 06, 20 after reading and enjoying liz kessler s, a year without autumn, this book popped up on a reccomended reading list, so i dove right in and wasnt dissapointed. Basically anything that involves playing on or in or even near the sea. Her books for middle grade readers ages 8 to 14 are about mermaids the emily windsnap series, fairies the philippa fisher series time travel north of nowhere and a year without autumn and superpowers has anyone seen jessica jenkins. A year without autumn by liz kessler, paperback barnes.
I was on a north america book tour in the fall of 2015. Liz kessler is the author of two popular childrens series. A year without autumn was her first standalone title and was shortlisted for the blue peter awards 2012. Browse all book series written by liz kessler, including the emily windsnap series about mermaids and the philippa fisher series about fairies. The ninth book in the series, emily windsnap and the tides of time, was published by. She grew up and did lots of other things, but then in 1999 she suddenly realized she wanted to write a.
Kessler tackles the paradoxes of time travel with courage and imagination. Welcome back to the world of emily windsnap and the eagerly awaited new title by bestselling writer liz kessler. Browse all books written by liz kessler, organised by age group and showing series order. Using a first person perspective, author liz kessler weaves a whale of a tale about a young girl who has just discovered that she is half mermaid. British author liz kesslers first ya novel, read me like a book, is the story of ashleigh, whose encounter with an inspiring teacher makes her realize that not only is she smart, but she is. January 15, 2019 december 28, 2019 liz kessler when i was in my late teens, i went into a research frenzy about my learning disability diagnosis. She says, it was as though id remembered what id always wanted to do, and ive never looked back. Most of these are middle grade books featuring mermaids, fairies, time travel and superpowers. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover lizs connections and jobs at similar companies. Interview with liz kessler about read me like a book. She grew up and did lots of other things, but then in 1999 she suddenly realized she wanted to write a book. The tail of emily windsnap is a young adults fiction that is told entirely from the perspective of the main character a twelve year old girl named emily. Jun 14, 2016 luckily for the reading world, kessler tucked read me like a book away safely for a future when readers would not only tolerate a funny, honest, bittersweet story of coming out, but clamor for it.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. I was diagnosed with nonverbal learning disorder nld or nvld at, but for a long time, all i knew about it was about my own specific learning needs. Her books for middle grade readers ages 8 to 14 are about mermaids the emily. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Liz kesslers stories from the sea the jewish chronicle. Liz will be giving a presentation about her work and career, answering audience questions and signing copies of her books. Liz kessler freelance producer writer freelance linkedin. The story line is very intriguing, and readers may find it difficult to put the book down. Leonard kessler 1920 has illustrated more than 200 childrens books, most of which he also wrote, and 40 of which he created with his wife ethel. From new york times bestselling author liz kessler comes the magical tale of a sometimes invisible teenand her truly super friends. Jessica jenkins has always been a perfectly ordinary girluntil one day part of her arm vanishes in the middle of geography class jessicas friends izzy and tom are determined to help her develop her newfound invisibility, though jessica is more. Most of these are designed for beginning readers, and three have been listed on the annual new york times ten best illustrated books for children. Erin moves house and instantly feels at home in her new room.
Liz kessler pickers the best books in which teens are forced to make brave and difficult decisions. Some of the published credits of liz kessler include the tail of emily windsnap unabridged, emily windsnap. Joe wakes up from a deep sleep to see his family leave in a removals van. Liz kessler author page does not have any upcoming events. May 14, 2015 liz kessler pickers the best books in which teens are forced to make brave and difficult decisions.
When liz was quite young about eight she wanted to be a poet. Of emily windsnap and monster from the deep, she says, i always knew that emilys story wasnt finished at the end of the first book. Liz kessler has attended many book signings in america. Flying in to atlanta was an interesting experience. Discount prices on books by liz kessler, including titles like emily windsnap and the falls of forgotten island. Read emily windsnap author liz kesslers piece about how she thought she was just writing about a mermaid until she discovered that her. There are some very sensitive issues in this book, aside from death which is central to the plot. Liz kessler studied english at loughborough university, has worked as a teacher and a journalist and has an ma in creative writing from manchester metropolitan university. Join facebook to connect with liz kessler and others you may know. Author liz kesslers complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
A girl named mia and her mom must rush to the seaside village of porthaven where her grandma lives, upon finding out her grandfathers gone missing. Books by liz kessler author of the tail of emily windsnap. The emily windsnap series of books by liz kessler are about an ordinary girl who finds out that when she goes in water, she becomes a mermaid. Apr 17, 2018 last month, british author liz kessler embarked on a west coast tour in celebration of the release of emily windsnap and the falls of forgotten island candlewick, book seven in her bestselling. Liz kessler became a published poet in 1976, at the age of nine, when. Find out how to get writer liz kessler to visit your school or bookgroup and give a talk or run a writing workshop. Liz kessler has 50 books on goodreads with 115168 ratings. Liz kessler writes books for children and young adults. Liz kessler born 15 october 1966 is an english writer of childrens books, most notably a series about a half mermaid named emily windsnap. Liz kessler s top 10 books with turning points for teens. I also write early readers about poppy the pirate dog and jenny the pony. Jessica jenkins has always been a perfectly ordinary girluntil one day part of her arm vanishes in the middle of geography class jessicas friends izzy and tom are determined to help her develop her newfound invisibility, though jessica is more concerned. I wish my friends took our friendship seriosly like emily took her frienship with shona and aaron. Ash is authentic as a teen for whom light and love dawneth simultaneously.