The Legend of the Golden Snail
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Legend of the Golden Snail

By Graeme Base

A boy seeks a legendary ship, cursed and hidden at the world's end.

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48 pages· 1,022 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Young Wilbur dreams of the legendary Golden Snail, a ship cursed by a Great Enchanter and hidden at the world's end. As he embarks on a quest to claim it, will he become its new master? With each step, Wilbur faces magical challenges and discovers secrets of the mythical Spiral Isles. Can he break the enchantment and sail the seas, or will the Snail remain lost forever? Dive into a world of adventure and wonder, where every page reveals a new mystery and a hidden 'snail and crossbones' awaits discovery.

From the publisher

A young boy’s favorite storybook tells of a Golden Snail that lived long ago in the mythical Spiral Isles. When it journeyed through its magical realm, it took on the shape of a fantastical golden sailing ship. One day the ship was captured by a Great Enchanter and put under his spell. After he became bored with the Snail, the Enchanter banished it to the Ends of the Earth so no one else could ever sail in it. There it remains until a new master comes to claim it. Could a young boy named Wilbur be the next master? Featuring Graeme Base’s visually stunning signature art (packed with details, including a hidden “snail and crossbones” to search for in each picture) and a bonus mini book (bound in, nonremovable), The Legend of the Golden Snail is an adventure unlike any other. F&P Level: NF&P Genre: F Praise for The Legend of the Golden SnailStarred Review: “Base’s art steers the journey, alternating between action scenes and spectacular seascapes.” -Publishers Weekly “This beautiful book is sure to be a hit with the author’s fans and cultivate new ones.” -School Library Journal “Base’s big, elaborate illustrations teem with lively details.” -Booklist “The book is chock-full of Base’s bold, vibrant images and features fanciful locations. Lots to mull over for future sea adventurers.” -Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,022
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD690L
Themes & topics
Books about boatsBooks about imaginationBooks about adventure and adventurersBooks about snails
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
140392
Publication
Published
October 1, 2010
First published
September 27, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780810989658

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