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The Adventurous Snail

Name: The Adventurous Snail
ISBN: 9780552550451

By Dick King-Smith

How does one adventurous snail travel from a grassy home to America?

charming humorous heartwarming

Genres

Animals Adventure Friendship/Family

What is The Adventurous Snail about?

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)

This edition

2004

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