SOPHIE'S SNAIL - Hardcover

King-Smith, Dick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385298242 ISBN 13: 9780385298247

Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1989

Synopsis

Sophie is four-years-old and very determined. When she grows up, she's going to be a farmer. Already she's saving up to buy a cow, two hens, a pony and a pig. She's very fond of most creatures - especially little ones, like snails, and sometimes she does get a bit fed-up with her twin brothers Matthew and Mark. It's with the new girl Dawn, though, that Sophie really puts her foot down, with explosive consequences! Dick King-Smith is a former winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, and the author of the "Sophie" series of books - "Sophie's Tom", "Sophie Hits Six", "Sophie in the Saddle!" and "Sophie is Seven". His other titles for Walker include "Farmer Bungle Forgets", "H Prince", "The Whistling Piglet", the Read and Wonder non-fiction titles "All Pigs are Beautiful", "I Love Guinea-Pigs" and "The Finger-Eater". David Parkins is the illustrator of "No Problem". "Tick-Tock", "Prowlpuss" and the "Sophie" titles.

About this title

Review:

'Bernard Cribbins has made Sophie and her family's adventures classic listening.' (The Bookseller)

'From a cast of engaging characters, Sophie emerges as a rugged, uncompromising heroine who will win readers' hearts.' (Publishers Weekly)

'In this wonderful, easy reading, first chapter book, King-Smith introduces a determined and quite special heroine who will capture the hearts of all who come to know her. Her humorous antics, her dealings with her rambunctious six-year-old twin brothers, and her unique philosophies of life all ring pure and true and will leave their mark on readers.' (School Library Journal)

Book Description:

Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone's favourite farmer-to-be! A classic story for young readers by the beloved author of Babe.

About this edition

• Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0385298242
• ISBN 13: 9780385298247
• Binding: Hardcover