Sophie's Snail (The Sophie stories) - Softcover

King-Smith Dick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074457725X ISBN 13: 9780744577259

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

Small but very determined, Sophie loves animals and is going to be a farmer when she grows up. She has herds of insects and acquires a snail, a rabbit, a cat and a dog. She also befriends a pony called Bumblebee and a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.

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: Walker Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 074457725X
• ISBN 13: 9780744577259
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176