Sam Who Went to Sea

Root, Phyllis

ISBN 10: 1406344249 / ISBN 13: 9781406344240

Published by Walker Books Ltd, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sam Who Went to Sea
• Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406344249
• ISBN 13: 9781406344240
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 190 grams

About this title

Synopsis

A tale about a rat who follows his dreams and goes to sea, with pictures by the illustrator of The Gruffalo.

Sam, the river rat, dreams of going to sea. Day and night, whatever he is doing, his thoughts turn seawards. His neighbours tell him to think of practical matters like fixing his fence and getting his garden in order. But Sam decides to build his own boat. His neighbours are sceptical, "You'll be swallowed by a shark," they warn. By spring his boat is ready and Sam sets off on his voyage. The neighbours tell each other that that’s the last of Sam. But as they return to their vegetable patches, Sam is skimming over the wild green waves, and one day a passing seagull drops a note that reads, "Dear friends, please do not worry, I am happy. Love, Sam." Written in lyrical prose by Phyllis Root and illustrated in bright bold colours by Axel Sheffler, this book is the story of a river rat who follows his heart and realizes his dreams.

About the Author

Phyllis Root has written several books for children, including What Baby Wants, Oliver Finds His Way, Kiss the Cow and Big Mama Makes the World.