Book Series · 3 Books

Crab and Snail Books

In order from The Invisible Whale to The Evil Eel.

The Crab and Snail series is a set of 3 graphic novels by Beth Ferry, published between 2022 and 2023. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 65 pages.

The Invisible Whale
The Tidal Pool of Cool
The Evil Eel
The Invisible Whale
The Tidal Pool of Cool
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Invisible Whale
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2022

The Invisible Whale

By Beth Ferry, Jared Chapman (Illustrator)

A group of beach friends try to solve the mystery of the rain that is falling only on them.

64 pages· 1,918 words· Est. 29 min read
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Summary: Crab and Snail's beach day is ruined by rain that falls only on them. Teaming up with a wise gull, they embark on a quest to uncover the mystery. As the skies clear, they discover the true meaning of friendship and make a new ally. Dive into their quirky seaside adventure and find out what secrets the surf zone holds.
In reading order

Crab and Snail Series

3 books · Published 2022–2023

#1
The Invisible Whale
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

The Invisible Whale

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2022

A group of beach friends try to solve the mystery of the rain that is falling only on them.

#2
The Tidal Pool of Cool
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

The Tidal Pool of Cool

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2022

A snail and a crab try to find their place on the beach and learn what it means to be cool.

#3
The Evil Eel
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

The Evil Eel

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2023

A snail is turned evil by an eel and must be saved by his friends with the help of a magical jellyfish.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Crab and Snail series?

There are 3 books in the Crab and Snail series. It began with The Invisible Whale in 2022, and the newest book, The Evil Eel, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Crab and Snail books in?

Start with The Invisible Whale and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Crab and Snail books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Crab and Snail book is the longest?

The Invisible Whale (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 1,918 words (64 pages).

Which Crab and Snail book is the shortest?

The Tidal Pool of Cool (Book #2) is the shortest at 1,276 words (64 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Crab and Snail to life.

01

Beth Ferry

Author
02

Jared Chapman

Illustrator

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