#mary windsnap

[cjbolan]

What I thought while watching Avatar: The Way of Water … does that make Quaritch King Neptune or Mr. Beeston? I also forgot both Jakes can’t walk. 
[Image Description: two hands clasped together, one represents Emily Windsnap, the other represents Avatar. In both stories, a man named jake marries a woman outside his species and has children with her, which makes his own species hate him and hunt him down. End description.]

[orithereticent]

What makes Mary your favorite Emily Windsnap character?

I prefer adult characters to children characters, always have. No idea why. Out of the adult characters, I find her and Jake Windsnap to be the most compelling. I find their romance compelling, and how they function as a family to be sweet. I like Mary just slightly more than Jake though, I can't really explain why, maybe because she raised Emily by herself while being memory drugged, maybe it's because she encouraged Emily to swim dispite being afraid to do so herself.

[artistic-moth-man]

Youve heard of mary p and jake yaoi but what about mary p and jake yuri???

[kisari-vibes]

Your Emily Windsnap drawings are so cute! I've never seen any illustrations of Mary Penelope, what were your influences for drawing her?

I've got to be honest I'm sorry for not answering this in 2021, but when I drew more Emily Windsnap, I kind of just made her look like Emily because it was mentioned they looked similar but that Emily was more scrawny.

There's probably more to this but It's been so long I'm sorry 😭

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Why is Mary the real villain of the book 4

Understanding Mary P. as the Real Villain in Book 4 of Emily Windsnap

Character Analysis of Mary P.

Mary Penelope Windsnap, Emily’s mother, is portrayed as a complex character throughout the series, but in Book 4, her actions and decisions lead to her being perceived as the real villain. This perception stems from several key aspects of her character and behavior that create conflict within the narrative.

Stubbornness and Control: Mary exhibits a strong sense of control over Emily’s life, particularly regarding her schooling and interactions with others. This controlling nature often leads to tension between mother and daughter. In Book 4, her refusal to listen to Emily’s desires or consider her feelings creates an environment where Emily feels misunderstood and trapped.

Lack of Support: Throughout the book, Mary fails to support Emily during critical moments. Instead of encouraging her daughter’s growth and independence, she often dismisses Emily’s concerns or desires. This lack of emotional support contributes to a rift in their relationship and positions Mary as an antagonist in Emily’s journey.

Conflict with Jake: The dynamic between Mary and Jake also plays a significant role in how Mary is perceived. While Jake is depicted as more understanding and supportive, Mary’s stubbornness often puts him in a position where he has to choose sides or mediate conflicts rather than being a united front with his wife. This imbalance can make Mary appear unreasonable and harsh compared to Jake’s more lenient approach.

Misguided Decisions: Mary’s decisions throughout the book are often misguided, leading to negative consequences for both herself and Emily. Her insistence on maintaining strict boundaries without considering the implications for Emily’s happiness showcases a lack of foresight that ultimately harms their relationship.

Emotional Manipulation: At times, Mary uses emotional manipulation to maintain control over situations involving Emily. This behavior can be seen as villainous because it undermines trust between them, making it difficult for Emily to express herself freely without fear of reprimand or misunderstanding.

Failure to Acknowledge Mistakes: Unlike other characters who show growth by recognizing their flaws, Mary struggles with admitting when she is wrong or when her actions have hurt others. This inability to reflect on her behavior further solidifies her role as an antagonist in this particular narrative arc.

In summary, while Mary Penelope Windsnap may not fit the traditional mold of a villain characterized by overt malice or evil intentions, her actions throughout Book 4 create significant obstacles for Emily that align with typical traits associated with antagonists in literature.

Top 3 Authoritative Sources Used

Kessler, Liz - The Tail of Emily Windsnap This source provides foundational information about the characters and plotlines within the series, offering insights into character motivations and relationships.

Kessler, Liz - Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep This book expands on character dynamics between Mary P., Jake, and Emily while illustrating how their interactions shape perceptions within the story.

Kessler, Liz - Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist This source further develops themes related to family dynamics and individual character arcs that contribute to understanding why Mary P.’s actions can be viewed negatively in Book 4.

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Preliminary Polls #13-16 Results

Poll 13: Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne

Poll 14: Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park

Poll 15: Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

Poll 16: Worst Witch by Jill Murphy

[asongofstarkandtargaryen]

Just finished the Emily Windsnap series, where the title character's parents remind me a lot of Rhaegar Targaryen/Lyanna Stark!

They're the starcrossed lovers in forbidden love, they're a tomboyish woman who loves "masculine" pastimes (sailing for Mary, horseback riding&fighting for Lyanna) and a man who enjoys "feminine" activities (poetry and jewelry for Jake, singing for Rhaegar). Also they secretly give birth to the hero of their series (Emily/Jon Snow) ;)

(artwork to the right is by this person)

Hi!!

I haven't read this book series, but in your description those two couples seem to share some similarities.

Isn't it beautiful when you read a book and find similar themes or similarities between some characters with your fav. book/book characters? It happens to me all the time to either find similarities between various book characters and Jon Snow or to think how the said characters would interact with him :)

[lolbeech]

Emily Windsnap characters’ favorite Broadway songs

Emily - Where Do You Belong? (Mean Girls) - Emily struggled finding where she fit in (multiple times) because of being both mermaid and human, and she had friends (I.e. Aaron and Shona) like Damian and Janis

Shona - Popular (Wicked) / Omigod You Guys (Legally Blonde) / She’s In Love (The Little Mermaid) - Shona is popular in school and has a personality very similar to Glinda. Same with Elle Woods. She’s In Love has a girly mermaidy sound to it and represents Shona’s love of romance

Aaron - Home (Beetlejuice) - Aaron has similar pain to Lydia because he also lost a parent. This song also represents how he finds a new home at Forgotten Island

Mandy - What Is This Feeling? (Wicked) - Emily and Mandy had a lot of conflict over the series but end up besties like Elphaba and Glinda

Mary Penelope - I Remember…/Stranger Than You Dreamt It (Phantom) - Represents Mary losing her memory and then regaining it, and the song also talks about a boat and a man lol

Jake - Epic III (Hadestown) - Jake and his family remind Neptune of love and cause him to change, just like Orpheus did with Hades. Also Jake loves poetry 📖

Millie - No Reason (Beetlejuice) - Millie is exactly like Delia and I could easily see her singing this to Emily

Mr. Beeston - A Cautionary Tale (Mean Girls) - Describes a tale of destruction and betrayal, just like what Beeston did to the Windsnap family

Neptune - Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again / The World Above (Reprise) (The Little Mermaid) - WYWSHA represents Neptune’s love for Aurora and how much pain he was in when she died/and even later on in current day. The World Above is kinda self explanatory lol

Aurora - The One You’ve Been Waiting For (Six) / Heart of Stone (Six) - Aurora is the more famous and mysterious wife of Neptune just like Anne Boleyn is to Henry VIII (Shona learned about her in school and Aurora’s story has many secrets that are uncovered throughout the series). Just like in Six, Neptune is said to have multiple wives, but I honestly don’t believe that to be canon or he married mermaids just for temporary companionship. But just like Jane Seymour (Heart of Stone) Aurora is said to have been Neptune’s favorite and also died early in their marriage.

Njord - I Want The Good Times Back (The Little Mermaid) - Njord wants to overthrow Neptune just like Ursula wanted to overthrow Triton. He also had a past as royalty, as he was Neptune’s brother and shared the throne with him for a time

Archie - Sweet Child (The Little Mermaid) - Archie manipulated Emily and Aaron into helping him and Njord carry out their plans, just like Flotsam and Jetsam manipulated Ariel into helping Ursula

Seth - Something Bad (Wicked) - This song represents how Seth tells Emily and Shona about Njord and his history with Neptune

Jeras - Wonderful (Wicked) - Jeras wanted power and was offered it by Terra, like Elphaba was by the Wizard. The deal in both instances didn’t pan out

Fortuna - Close the Door (Anastasia) - This song represent’s Fortuna’s pain from losing Aurora, similar to the dowager and Anastasia

Terra - When You’re Good To Mama (Chicago) - This song represents Terra’s personality and how she helped Jeras when she saw power for herself, but she cursed him when he made a mistake

Jakob - Easy Street (Annie) - Jakob schemes like Rooster and Ms. Hannigan to get money/treasure

Michele - Get Down (Six) - Michele likes nice things (like things mentioned in the song) and has a certain level of power being the pirate king’s wife

Sam - For Good (Wicked) - Sam and Emily changed each other for the better over their adventure and allowed each other to gain confidence and courage

Noah - You’ll Be Back (Hamilton) - Noah believes that his crew will return to him after they side with Sam and he has the same possessiveness and cruelty as King George III

[werewolfpurfect]

I'm on the last Emily Windsnap book! It got me thinking back to how Mary and Millie each adjusted differently to Allpoints Island. Mary hated it while Millie loved it. Do you think it's because Millie's partner was more supportive? Or because Mary is more adventurous? (I also got the vibe Mary's a bit tomboyish, given her love of sailing and her complaints about the mermaid beauty lessons)

I do agree with all of these, and I also think that Millie was generally a dreamier, more fairytale-like character, while Mary had the clashing forces of her fears and her desire to explore!

[haveyoureadthismgyabook]

The Arkadians by Lloyd Alexander

The Search for Delicious (Babbitt, Natalie) The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker

Maya and the Rising Dark (Barron, Rena)

Peter and the Starcatchers (Barry, Dave)

The Looking Glass Wars (Beddor, Frank)

Eigth grade bites by brewer (published under author's deadname?)

Minecraft the island by Max brooks

Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism (Byng, Georgia)

The Awakening (Carroll, Michael )

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Carter, Ally)

A Week in the Woods (Clements, Andrew)

The Supernaturalist (Colfer, Eoin)

Artemis Fowl (Colfer, Eoin)

Airman (Colfer, Eoin)

Of Fire and Stars (Coulthurst, Audrey)

Into the Land of the Unicorns (Coville, Bruce)

Out of My Mind (Draper, Sharon M.)

So you want to be a wizard by Diane Duane

The Patron Thief of Bread (Eagar, Lindsay)

Half Magic (Eager, Edward)

Inkheart (Funke, Cornelia)

Bunnicula James Howe

Which Witch? (Ibbotson, Eva)

The Secret of Platform 13 (Ibbotson, Eva)

Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks

The Reformed Vampire Support Group (Jinks, Catherine)

The Akhenaten Adventure (Kerr, P.B.)

The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Kessler, Liz)

Savvy (Law, Ingrid)

The Fairy's Mistake (Levine, Gail Carson)

Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg (Levine, Gail Carson)

Ella Enchanted (Levine, Gail Carson)

The Two Princesses of Bamarre (Levine, Gail Carson)

Nightmare Academy (Lorey, Dean)

The Merchant of Death (MacHale, D.J.)

The Ruby Princess Runs Away (Malcolm, Jahnna N.)

If the Shoe Fits (Mason, Jane B.)

How to Become a Planet (Melleby, Nicole)

Game of Strength and Storm (Menard, Rachel)

The Host (Meyer, Stephenie)

Fablehaven (Mull, Brandon)

Five Children and It (Nesbit)

The Borrowers (Norton, Mary)

The Wicked Bargain (Novoa, Gabe Cole)

If I Was Your Girl (Russo, Meredith)

Magyk (Sage, Angie)

The Alchemyst (Scott, Michael)

Scythe (Shusterman, Neal)

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Stay tuned 🐺

[acekatherineplumber]

End-of-year book asks!

How many books did you read this year? 500. No, that's not a typo

Did you reread anything? What? I reread a lot of things/ I reread RW&RB, The House in the Cerulean Sea, A Christmas Carol, Vinegar Girl, Written in the Stars, Romeo and Juliet, The Iliad, The Odyssey, The Giver, The Handmaid's Tale, War and Peace, Pride and Prejudice, Macbeth, The Count of Monte Christo, Les Mis, Taking Flight: From War Orpha to Star Ballerina, Hamlet, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Windsnap books 1 and 2, Ballet Shoes, The Testamants, Annie On My Mind, The Mark of Athena, Alexander Hamilton, I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have to Kill You, Fun Home, Orange is the New Black, Simon vs the Homo Sapiens, and Rhinoceros. I read Les Mis and Rhinoceros at least once a year because they're so relevant.

What were your top five books of the year? In no particular order, Sailing By Orion's Star by Katie Crabb, The Hate You Give (Angie Thomas), Macbeth (Jo Nesbo), The Language of Fire (Stephanie Hemphill), The Hacienda (Isabel Canas)

Did you discover any new authors that you love this year? Dhonielle Clayton, Jo Nesbo, Hafsah Faizal, Jess Rothenberg, Stephanie Hemphill, Julia Ember, Alice Oseman, Katie Zhao, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Isabel Canas, Sarah Penner, Samantha Cohoe, Ashley Herring-Blake, Maya Prasad, Amanda Bestor-Siegal, Grace Li, Vaishnavi Patel, Farrah Rochon, Courtney Kay, Darcy Coates, and Celeste Ng

What genre did you read the most of? Fantasy

Was there anything you meant to read, but never got to? Babel, The Ballad of Never After, Foul Lady Fortune, Bloodmarked, and The Shattered City

What was your average Goodreads rating? Does it seem accurate? 3.7. I'd say it's accurate/

Did you meet any of your reading goals? Which ones? My goal for the year was a 50 states plus DC challenge, and I managed to do it!

Did you get into any new genres? Underwater horror! Yes, that's a thing.

What was your favorite new release of the year? Sailing By Orion's Star by Katie Crabb

What was your favorite book that has been out for a while, but you just now read? The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

Any books that disappointed you? This Is Not the Real World by Anna Carey. It was unnecessary.

What were your least favorite books of the year? Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson, Hotel Magnifique by Emily Taylor, Husband Material by Alexis Hall, and Shylock is My Name by Howard Jacobson

What books do you want to finish before the year is over? I'm done reading for 2022. All current reads are going to be counted towards 2023.

Did you read any books that were nominated for or won awards this year (Booker, Women’s Prize, National Book Award, Pulitzer, Hugo, etc.)? What did you think of them? I don't keep track of that sort of thing.

What is the most over-hyped book you read this year? Her Majesty's Royal Coven

Did any books surprise you with how good they were? Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser

How many books did you buy? At least 20

Did you use your library? Every single week

What was your most anticipated release? Did it meet your expectations? Foul Lady Fortune, and idk, I haven't read it yet

Did you participate in or watch any booklr, booktube, or book twitter drama? I keep out of drama

What’s the longest book you read? Les Mis at 1,463 pages (my travel edition)

What’s the fastest time it took you to read a book? 30 minutes

Did you DNF anything? Why? Plenty. For even petty little things. There are too may good books out there to continue reading bad ones.

What reading goals do you have for next year? I'm doing an A-Z challenge!

[cjbolan]

Do you think Aurora was considered the queen during her and Neptune’s marriage? I know a queen is technically just the wife of a monarch, but I’m not sure how the merpeople would feel having a human as their queen. I know in the Castle in the Mist Shona mentions learning about Aurora in history class, so I wonder if she’s regarded as Neptune’s random human wife from long ago or as the/a queen of the seas. Also based on Neptune’s character and the fact that he had a castle built for her I feel like he would want to give her a royal title lmao.

That's a really good question!!! Don't know yet, I just started Book 7 which I'm told is more about Aurora. She hasn't come up in the book yet (I only read the first 2 chapters), so I guess I'll find out real soon. Being treated like a queen doesn't always mean ruling as queen...

Honestly, I'm not sure the merpeople would accept even a mermaid as their queen. Because so far this series show only merman kings, but no mermaid queen. In Book 5 King Neptune does say: "My parents ruled the seas back then." But Neptune gives no specifics about his mother, and talks only about his father's power and influence. So I get the feeling Neptune's mother had a lot less political influence. Or zero political influence and she was just a Queen Consort rather than a ruling queen. I think in merpeople society, queens have no ruling power and their only purpose is to get married and have babies. Just like Westeros. And the real world at large.

I say all this because these merpeople are VERY gender-rigid. First off they allow absolutely no females in politics. Everyone we see working for King Neptune is male (Beeston Archie, Seth, eventually Jake). In Neptune's courtroom , the only mermaids we see are a secretary and some witnesses, while the trial itself is conducted by all mermen. You could play a drinking game counting each time they say "...Mr. [insert mermaid-sounding name]..." during that courtroom scene . Also this caused the whole conflict between Emily's parents in Book 3 -- her mom clearly hates the merpeople’s forced traditional gender roles for females.

Mary: "Yes, Emily's coming along in leaps and bounds in ... Hair Braiding for Modern Mermaids. I mean!"

Mary: "...you may be happy for your daughter to learn nothing more than how to brush her hair nicely and tell the time by looking at the clouds, I'd like my daughter to get a real education."

Mary: "What do I do all day? Sunbathe, comb my hair, maybe go to synchro swim a couple times a week. This isn't a life for me, Jake. I want more than this."

Jake: "I'll get [Emily] a hairbrush, a whole set of hairbrushes..." Mary: "Or a ruler and a dictionary."

(Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist)

Granted mermaid school does teach other things that become important later. It’s the mandatory haircare that particularly pisses off Mary.

Wonder how much the movie version will delve into this. And I noticed something similar in Avatar 2.

TLDR; mermaid politics is a sausage fest XD.

[orithereticent]

Earlier you told me you like Mary Penelope for than Jake Windsnap. After finishing the entire EW series I absolutely agree with you! They’re both great characters but Mary Penelope has more nuance, more emotional range, more acknowledged flaws to balance out her strengths, more specific hobbies and interests, and a much bigger character arc. She felt more like a real person (maybe it’s why I’m obsessed with drawing her 😆) .

Yeah! I think that while I like both characters, Mary fasinates me because she's much more 'human' so to speak. Emily grew up being taken care of almost entirely by Mary, and Mary spent 12 years raising a child while her memory was deleted every week.

I love Jake as a character, but it interests me because he doesn't really know how to take care of Emily, and he's almost stuck where he was 12 years ago.

[artistic-moth-man]

Marty p redesign!!! Im so happy i trans'd mary's gender to make EW the gayass book it was always meant to be

[notsolittlemerman]

If I had a nickel for every time a merman marries a human, has a happy family with kids, and doesn't die, all while staying as a merman, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

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Jake Windsnap as an Enabler in Book 4

In the fourth book of the Emily Windsnap series, Jake Windsnap’s character exhibits traits that can be interpreted as enabling behavior, particularly in his interactions with his daughter, Emily. To understand this dynamic, we need to analyze several aspects of his character and actions throughout the narrative.

1. Lack of Boundaries: Jake often displays a tendency to prioritize Emily’s desires over setting appropriate boundaries. This is evident when he allows her to engage in risky adventures without fully considering the potential consequences. For instance, when Emily expresses a desire to explore dangerous situations or interact with characters that pose risks, Jake tends to support her decisions rather than cautioning her against them. This lack of boundary-setting can lead to Emily feeling emboldened to act impulsively, knowing she has her father’s backing.

2. Supportive Yet Overly Lenient: While it is important for parents to be supportive, Jake’s approach sometimes crosses into being overly lenient. He often agrees with Emily’s plans and ideas without challenging her thought process or encouraging her to think critically about her choices. This can create an environment where Emily feels she can do no wrong, which may contribute to her making poor decisions throughout the story.

3. Avoidance of Conflict: Jake tends to avoid conflict with Emily, opting instead for a more relaxed parenting style that lacks firmness. When disagreements arise between him and Mary regarding how they should parent Emily or handle specific situations, Jake often sides with Emily or remains neutral rather than taking a stand that might help guide her towards better decision-making. This avoidance can reinforce negative behaviors in Emily because she learns that she can manipulate situations without facing significant pushback from her father.

4. Emotional Support Without Accountability: Jake provides emotional support but fails to hold Emily accountable for her actions when necessary. For example, during moments when Emily makes choices that lead to trouble or conflict, Jake may comfort her but does not always address the underlying issues or encourage her to take responsibility for those choices. This pattern reinforces a cycle where Emily does not learn from mistakes because she is not faced with the consequences in a constructive manner.

In summary, Jake Windsnap’s enabling behavior in Book 4 stems from his lack of boundaries, overly lenient support style, avoidance of conflict, and failure to hold his daughter accountable for her actions. These traits contribute to an environment where Emily feels free to act without considering the repercussions of her decisions.

Top 3 Authoritative Sources Used in Answering this Question

Kessler, Liz - The Tail of Emily Windsnap Series: This source provides foundational information about the characters and their development throughout the series.

Kessler, Liz - Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep: This book offers insights into character dynamics and relationships within the context of parental influence on children’s behavior.

Kessler, Liz - Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist: This source explores themes related to family dynamics and decision-making processes among characters within the narrative framework.