Book Series · 4 Books

Sophie Adventures Books

In order from Sophie's Snail to Sophie in the Saddle.

The Sophie Adventures series is a set of 4 chapter books by Dick King-Smith, published between 1988 and 1994. Most books run about 130 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Book #1 · Chapter Book · 1988

Sophie's Snail

By Dick King-Smith, Hannah Shaw (Illustrator)

A four-year-old who plans to be a farmer starts her collection of animals with a single snail.

96 pages

Paperback

Summary: Sophie is four and three-quarters and determined to be a lady farmer when she grows up, though so far her only livestock are snails and woodlice. Stubborn, practical and fond of every creature, she sets about getting real animals of her own. The first of Dick King-Smith's Sophie stories, illustrated by Hannah Shaw.

In reading order

Sophie Adventures Series

4 books · Published 1988–1994

#1 in Series

Sophie's Snail

Chapter Book · 1988

A four-year-old who plans to be a farmer starts her collection of animals with a single snail.

#3 in Series

Sophie Hits Six

Chapter Book · 1991

A determined animal lover turns six and keeps working toward her dream of running a farm.

Series

Sophie Is Seven

Chapter Book · 1994

Turning seven brings new hopes and new animals for a girl set on becoming a farmer.

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Sophie in the Saddle

Chapter Book · 1994

A future farmer gets her chance to ride and care for a horse.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Sophie Adventures series?

There are 4 books in the Sophie Adventures series. It began with Sophie's Snail in 1988, and the newest book, Sophie in the Saddle, was published in 1994.