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Sophie's Snail

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

charming humorous heartwarming

Genres

Animals Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Sophie, a spirited four-year-old, dreams of becoming a lady farmer. She starts her own mini-farm in the potting shed, caring for woodlice and snails. While she adores most creatures, she can't stand her prissy new neighbour, Dawn. Join Sophie on her delightful adventures as she pursues her farming dreams.

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

96 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2005

Community rating

Average score: 4.33

From 3 readers

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