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The Snake Who Came to Stay

By Julia Donaldson

Adjectives

charming humorous engaging

Genres

Animals Humour Mystery

Synopsis

Polly sets up a pet holiday home for the summer, welcoming a lively mix of guinea pigs, parrots, and a snake named Doris. Chaos ensues when Doris goes missing, and Polly must find her before she finds the guinea pigs. This delightful tale is filled with humour and adventure, perfect for young readers.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2016

Community rating

Average score: 4.75

From 4 readers

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