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The Adventurous Snail

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

charming humorous heartwarming

Genres

Animals Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Siegfried, an adventurous snail, embarks on an unexpected journey from his grassy home to America. Along the way, he befriends Mr Ambassador and Mr President, finds a cosy new home in a sandwich box, and meets the charming Peggy Sue. Join Siegfried on this delightful tale of exploration and friendship.

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2004

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